Eugen Polanski addresses defensive errors ahead of Gladbach match against Freiburg

Departure of head coach after defeat at Freiburg sums up club that could join other fallen giants in second tier It could not go on. Even at this early stage the sinking feeling was familiar and impossible to shake, and something had to give at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The first Bundesliga coaching change of the season is upon us just three games in, and it is not a major surprise that it is Eugen Polanski departing. Neither is it a shock that Gladbach are involved; after all, it was at exactly this point last season – three games in – that they parted ways with Gerardo Seoane. A club with more prospects and direction would have chosen to move on from Polanski in the summer, but the reality is that Gladbach have few of either. Saturday afternoon’s humiliation at Freiburg – a club enjoying a 100% record, guided by poise and purpose, having spent the Johan Manzambi money wisely – was no bad day at the office but a season in microcosm. The home side cruised into a 2-0 lead inside the first half-hour before the Gladbach captain, Tim Kleindienst, was sent off for a second yellow card (after an utterly avoidable first one). One former Gladbach player, Yannik Engelhardt, scored twice while another, Matthias Ginter, made two assists. It finished 5-0 and could have been way worse. Continue reading...

The club officially announced Polanski’s departure after a run of three defeats from their opening three fixtures, during which they conceded 12 goals. His exit brings his tenure to an end after jus...

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Borussia Mönchengladbach fired coach Eugen Polanski on Sunday after starting the Bundesliga with three defeats. Gladbach’s 5-0 loss at Freiburg on Saturday was Polanski’s last game in charge, with his assistant coach Tobias Trulsen also told to go. “Despite a good pre-season and positive signs, the team failed to achieve the desired results in the Bundesliga,” sporting director Rouven Schröder said.

Borussia Mönchengladbach and head coach Eugen Polanski have parted ways. Gladbach officially confirmed on Sunday that Polanski and assistant coach Tobias Trulsen have been relieved of their duties fo...

Borussia Mönchengladbach have parted ways with coach Eugen Polanski, broadcaster Sky said. According to the report, after talks on Saturday evening, the club communicated their decision to Polanski on Sunday morning and an official statement from the club is expected later in the day, the reports said.

Gladbach experienced an absolute nightmare start to the new Bundesliga season.After some downright embarrassing defeats against RB Leipzig, promoted side Elversberg and SC Freiburg, the Foals are sitt...

It looks like Borussia Mönchengladbach will have to find a new head coach just three games into the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.According to Rheinische Post, Eugen Polanski has decided to step down fol...

Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder refused to guarantee Eugen Polanski would remain head coach for next weekend’s Bundesliga fixture against Mainz following Saturday’s di...

Eugen Polanski has called for “honest conversations” at Borussia Mönchengladbach after his side suffered a damaging 5-0 defeat against Freiburg.Gladbach remain without a point after their opening...

Borussia Mönchengladbach manager Eugen Polanski says his players have been given a frank assessment of their recent mistakes as they look to respond against Freiburg.The phrase “shock therapy” ha...