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Polanski breaks with tradition: Gladbach's rookies conquer the stage!
Borussia Mönchengladbach is facing changes under interim coach Eugen Polanski to improve performance in the Bundesliga.
Polanski breaks with tradition: Gladbach's rookies conquer the stage!
In the current chaos surrounding Borussia Mönchengladbach, exciting changes are taking place. At the end of September, Eugen Polanski took over interim responsibility as coach after Gerardo Seoane was fired. His commitment came at a critical time, as the team had just as little joy as they had points this season - only one meager point from three games was on the table. Polanski, a real Gladbach fan and former player, brings a breath of fresh air to the team Picture reported.
His first big game was against Eintracht Frankfurt, but the start was anything but pleasant. After just 35 minutes, Gladbach was already 3-0 behind. Polanski reacted and made two substitutions in the first half - a measure that was unusual before him. Haris Tabakovic and Florian Neuhaus came into the game, while Fabio Chiarodia and Kevin Stöger had to leave the place. This decision was not without consequences, as Chiarodia and Stöger were on the bench in the subsequent game against SC Freiburg.
Fresh impulses and new strategies
Polanski has set itself the goal of abolishing the usual regulars and letting its players rotate more regularly. "I want our team not to be calculated and the opponents surprised," said the coach. With his philosophy, he approaches the training work and has already made four starting eleven changes and a system change after the game against Freiburg. These changes are part of his plan to bring Gladbach back to the road to success.
A highlight under Polanski's aegis was the appearance against Bayer Leverkusen, which ended with a 1-1. The team fell 0: 1 behind in added time, but Polanski left impression as the first coach who turned a defeat. Charles Herrmann, who previously played in Polanski's regional league team, had a substitution and made a corner kick that Haris Tabakovic equalized. Such impulses are exactly what the team needs is also shown in Jens Castrop's words, an offensive player who finds that Polanski's training brings more energy and fun into the team.
Outlook
The takeover of Polanski could prove to be a key to a turn in the season. He not only brings valuable experience from his career as a player in which he has played 254 Bundesliga games, but also knows the Gladbach club philosophy. The board, represented by Roland Virkus, emphasizes Polanski's developer talent and sees it a promising option for the permanent coaching position.
Since Gladbach has not won a league game since March 29, 2025, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop. Polanski remains optimistic and it is clear that the development of young talents such as Rocco Reitz and Charles Herrmann plays a central role in his strategy. The next test against Union Berlin is on October 17th and the fans are hoping for a positive turnaround. Polanski's goal: More than just a place on the football field, but to help the Gladbachers find a new identity that will make them relevant again in the league.
The footsteps that Seoane left behind were big, but with Polanski, Borussia Mönchengladbach could soon breathe a sigh of relief again. It remains to be seen whether his ideas will bear fruit.