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Borussia Mönchengladbach eyes improvement after successful pre-season and transfers

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Borussia Mönchengladbach eyes improvement after successful pre-season and transfers
Summary

Borussia Mönchengladbach prepares for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season following an encouraging pre-season. The club won all eight of its pre-season matches, scoring 45 goals and conceding just seven, highlighted by a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim. Head coach Eugen Polanski remains in charge despite finishing 12th last season. The squad sees new signings like Isac Lidberg and Ko Itakura bolster their ranks, while former captain Rocco Reitz has left for RB Leipzig. Gladbach is set to face Schott Mainz in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal, adding to their positive momentum.

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Status Watch
  • •Gladbach won all eight pre-season matches, scoring 45 goals.
  • •Tim Kleindienst returns after missing last season.
  • •Isac Lidberg and Ko Itakura are key summer signings.
  • •Rocco Reitz has joined RB Leipzig after leaving Gladbach.
  • •Gladbach plays Schott Mainz in the first round of DFB-Pokal.
Latest Updates
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What they're saying
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In previous seasons, Werder Bremen have gone into the campaign with a real sense of hope and optimism. They had performed well in the top-flight ever since returning in 2022, nearly securing European ...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach are heading into the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with renewed optimism. After finishing 12th last season, the club decided to stick with headcoach Eugen Polanski, despite some ...

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