Weigl starts new attempt: With fresh strategy for success in Gladbach!

Weigl starts new attempt: With fresh strategy for success in Gladbach!

Julian Weigl: A new beginning for the Vice-captain

Source: Image/Instagram 23.07.2024

a challenging last year

The past season was anything but easy for Borussia Mönchengladbach and especially for Vice captain Julian Weigl (28). In view of an unsatisfactory season, in which the team could not show the desired performance, Weigl felt strongly challenged. He was entrusted with a crucial role as a leading player in the team, which, however, could not be implemented as desired due to injury problems and other difficulties.

reflection and maturation

With the beginning of the new season, however, the former international has a clear plan: "We had a very long break - which we also needed. The last season was also mentally exhausting. For me, the break was important for me to get down and reflect everything. Of course you want to show a different face," said Weigl. This shows the focus on personal growth and the realization that the past year has made him more mature. As the 2nd captain, he has now taken a step in his personal development.

the will to change

Weigl is determined to change his game and give his team more security and structure. He explained: "I want to play more football again, put my stamp on the game and play an important role." This clarity about your own role in the team is essential for its future performance. "I analyzed many games in which I took a step defensively, but no longer had these ball contacts," he added.

competition stimulates the business

With the commitment of new players such as Kevin Stöger (30) and Philipp Sander (28) and the return of Oscar Fraulo (20), the central midfield of Borussia Mönchengladbach is currently strongly occupied. Weigl recognizes the challenge in this competitive situation and sees it as a positive element for the team: "That is good for us. Last year we saw that we rotated a lot and had injury problems." This competitiveness within the team could be a key to a better season.

an optimist in his role

Finally, Weigl emphasizes the importance of teamwork in his personal goal of prevailing in the central midfield. "Anyone who is now involved brings other properties. Of course it is very fully in the central midfield. Everyone is fully on, everyone pulls fully - there is nothing better for a trainer." With this attitude, Weigl not only wants to consolidate his position in the team, but also to help Gladbach play a more successful season.

- Nag