Mönchengladbach is aiming for its first win of the season against St. Pauli!

Mönchengladbach is aiming for its first win of the season against St. Pauli!

Despite a mixed start to the season, Borussia Mönchengladbach would like to turn things around in their upcoming clash with FC St. Pauli at the Millerntor Stadium on Saturday. After a series without a win in the Bundesliga, coach Eugen Polanski's team is determined to get their first three points of the season. “We have a clear plan and I expect the team to perform with mentality, intensity and good football,” said Polanski. He points out that the performance in the last DFB Cup game against second division Karlsruhe, which they won 3-1, should be the benchmark for future games.

After their last cross-league success, the Foals now have to build on this performance in order to regain their self-confidence. Historically, the encounters between Gladbach and St. Pauli have always been exciting and many fans are already looking forward to next Saturday. When asked how they wanted to prepare against the challengers from Cologne, Polanski emphasized that mentality and a clear game concept must be the basis for success.

The starting position of the Bundesliga

While Mönchengladbach is still waiting for its first league win, the Bundesliga has already had some exciting games behind it. A remarkable game recently took place between SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin, which Bremen won 1-0. Marco Grull scored the only goal of the game in the Weserstadion. Although Union Berlin tried to come back, Bremen were able to defend their lead until the final whistle, strengthening their position in the table.

But no game should be underestimated in this league: all teams approach their games with high intensity and are well prepared to face the challenges. The coaches agree that adaptability is the key to a successful appearance in the Bundesliga. Mainz coach Horst Steffen also emphasizes the importance of flexibility in the game. “We have to be ready to adapt quickly to the opponent’s style of play,” he says.

A look at the other games

The remaining games on the weekend also promise a lot of excitement. One of the highlights is certainly the duel between Borussia Dortmund and its opponent, which is considered particularly challenging. Sandro Wagner, coach of the challenger, has a lot of respect for Dortmund and sees the game as an opportunity to regain their own momentum. “In the Bundesliga you have to work hard to achieve success,” he knows.

With such high expectations and an exciting starting position, the clash between FC St. Pauli and Borussia Mönchengladbach will be a real highlight in the Bundesliga calendar. Whether Mönchengladbach can turn things around remains to be seen, but the anticipation for the game is undiminished. Perhaps FC St. Pauli will lose out and have to admit defeat to a determined Gladbach team.