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Kleindienst leaves training ahead of Gladbach's match against Köln

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:13 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Kleindienst leaves training ahead of Gladbach's match against Köln

Summary

Tim Kleindienst, captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach, withdrew from training after feeling unwell before the upcoming Bundesliga clash with 1. FC Köln on Sunday. New head coach Alexander Blessin indicated the issue seems muscular but adds there are no tears involved. Blessin emphasized caution, mentioning that it was a precautionary measure after Kleindienst's self-reported discomfort. Gladbach has yet to secure a win this season, having lost their first four matches.

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Status Watch

•Kleindienst left training early feeling unwell on October 6.
•Blessin confirmed no serious injury after the warm-up incident.
•Gladbach has lost their opening four Bundesliga matches this season.
•The team faces local rivals Köln in their next match.

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12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Gladbach suffer injury scare as Kleindienst pulls out of training ahead of Köln clash

What they're saying

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Borussia Mönchengladbach are sweating over the fitness of captain and star striker Tim Kleindienst ahead of their Bundesliga clash with local rivals 1. FC Köln on Sunday.The 31-year-old had to cut t...
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