Borussia Mönchengladbach faces internal disputes and injury concerns

Borussia Mönchengladbach is facing internal challenges following two consecutive losses to open the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Reports indicate disagreements within the club regarding player selection and squad decisions.

Specifically, there are internal doubts regarding the capabilities of Japanese defender Ko Itakura following his previous season at Ajax. While manager Eugen Polanski’s position remains stable for now, the club's atmosphere has been described as unsettled due to these internal tensions and recent poor results.

On the player front, Daiki Hashioka has resumed individual training after suffering a neck injury during the season opener against RB Leipzig. Although he avoided serious cervical spine damage or neurological issues, manager Polanski noted that caution is required due to muscle stiffness resulting from the impact.