Gladbach under pressure: SC Freiburg could say goodbye to the crisis!

Gladbach under pressure: SC Freiburg could say goodbye to the crisis!

The Bundesliga stage will be illuminated today at Borussia Park when Borussia Mönchengladbach and SC Freiburg meet at the culmination of the sixth matchday. The signs couldn't be more different: Gladbach, bottom of the table, is fighting against relegation, while Freiburg seems to want to get back on track after a weak phase.

SC Freiburg has had a challenging week in England, drawing 1-1 against Bologna and TSG. This could have an impact on load management, especially since players only had two days to recover. Nevertheless, coach Schuster is optimistic: Kevin Kübler and the suspended Manzambi are back in the squad after their setbacks. A big loss, however, remains Irié, who is still missing.

Game analysis and goals

The game comes to an end after SC Freiburg ended their five-game winless streak with a thrilling 2-1 win against Gladbach. Freiburg jumped to sixth place in the table, while Mönchengladbach is deeper in the crisis. The relegation candidate had an interim result thanks to an own goal from Günter in the 12th minute, but Osterhage quickly equalized for Freiburg in the 19th minute. In stoppage time, 19-year-old Manzambi scored his first Bundesliga goal, bringing home the decisive points for his team. As the Kicker reported, Freiburg dominated the second half and put increasing pressure on Gladbach, who used quick counterattacks. Goalkeeper Pereira Cardoso made some brilliant saves, but ultimately couldn't prevent the defeat.

The match, kicked off by referee Deniz Aytekin, was fair throughout and offered some exciting moments. While Freiburg's goalkeeper Müller stepped in for the injured Atubolu, Gladbach's Elvedi also had to leave the field due to injury.

Injury situation in the league

It is part of the reality in the Bundesliga that injuries are always an important factor. A recent study by Statista shows that in recent seasons many players have been sidelined due to injuries, which not only affects individual performance but also the team structure. Gladbach can tell a thing or two about it, as they have already had a number of long-term absences, including the newcomer Engelhardt, who, despite the challenges, has already moved into the regular formation in the first few games and scored his first goal.

The next few days will be crucial for both teams, especially to collect the necessary points for Mönchengladbach, while Freiburg wants to take the positive momentum from this game. Given the international break, both coaches can use the time to realign their teams.

In summary, today's win was an important step back into rhythm for Freiburg as Gladbach continue to urgently look for a way to escape the relegation zone. Let's stay tuned to see what happens next for both teams.