Polanski breaks with tradition: Gladbach's rookies conquer the stage!

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 himself the goal of abolishing the usual regular positions and rotating his players more regularly. “I want our team to be unpredictable and to surprise the opponents,” said the coach. He approaches training work with his philosophy and has already made four changes to the starting eleven and a system change after the game against Freiburg. These changes are part of his plan to get Gladbach back on the road to success.

A highlight under Polanski's aegis was the performance against Bayer Leverkusen, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The team fell 1-0 down in stoppage time, but Polanski made an impression as the first coach to avert defeat. Charles Herrmann, who previously played in Polanski's regional league team, came on as a substitute and scored with a corner kick for Haris Tabakovic to equalize. Such impulses are exactly what the team needs, as can be seen in the words of Jens Castrop, an offensive player, who notes that Polanski's training brings more energy and fun to the team.

Future outlook

Acquiring Polanski could prove to be the key to turning the season around. He not only brings valuable experience from his career as a player, in which he played 254 Bundesliga games, but is also very familiar with the Gladbach club philosophy. The board, represented by Roland Virkus, highlights Polanski's development talent and sees him as 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.