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Neuhaus' conflict: between suspension and hope in Gladbach!
Borussia Mönchengladbach trains at Tegernsee. Neuhaus in the U23, Itakura transfer uncertain. Manager Virkus gives insights.
Neuhaus' conflict: between suspension and hope in Gladbach!
In an exciting phase of summer preparation, Borussia Mönchengladbach is currently training at the picturesque Tegernsee. This break is intended to provide a distraction from the problems at home, especially for Florian Neuhaus, whose situation has been turbulent recently. The 28-year-old midfielder, who is spending the third of four weeks with the U23s since his suspension, has stirred up a lot of controversy. In a video he described manager Roland Virkus as the “worst manager in the world”, which caused a stir. The season opener in the Regionalliga West against Fortuna Düsseldorf II is just around the corner, but it remains unclear whether Neuhaus will be in the squad.
Virkus commented on Neuhaus' behavior in an interview with Sky, where he made it clear that the player had not behaved optimally and would be re-evaluated after the suspension had expired. However, he also emphasized Neuhaus' potential and compared him with other players in the team. However, there is currently little room for maneuver in the double six, as Neuhaus has to face strong competition with Julian Weigl, Philipp Sander, Rocco Reitz and new signing Jens Castrop.
The question of the future
A look at further development shows that Neuhaus, who was born on March 16, 1997 and began his career at 1860 Munich, has often proven what he is made of. He scored his decisive goal in the semi-finals of the German youth league in 2016 in the 89th minute and was even named Goal of the Month. In 2017 he moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he established himself as an important part of the team and even extended his contract until 2027 in 2023. Internationally he was able to represent the colors of Germany and made his debut for the senior national team against Turkey in 2020.
The atmosphere within the team seems to be tense, with players like Robin Hack commenting on Neuhaus' situation and there are some question marks. At the same time, Borussia Mönchengladbach has a clear need for new players on the offensive, as injuries make squad planning difficult. Manager Virkus keeps an eye on the transfer market and discusses possible new additions. Names like Shuto Machino, Martijn Kaars and Sebastiano Esposito are already being traded.
The Itakura case
Another important point in the current news is the situation surrounding Ko Itakura, whose contract ends next year. PSV Eindhoven have submitted a second written offer worth nine million euros for the defender. However, whether the offer is realistic remains in limbo as “Eindhovens Dagblad” denies interest and Itakura is not the Dutch’s top priority. Virkus continues to see Itakura as a key player and pressure is mounting on the club to sell him as negotiations have stalled.
Overall, it is clear that Borussia Mönchengladbach is facing an exciting and at the same time challenging season. The uncertain future of Neuhaus and Itakura presents both risks and opportunities, and football fans in the region can look forward to interesting developments.