Gladbach's last home appearance 2024: Who replaces Neuhaus against Kiel?

Gladbach's last home appearance 2024: Who replaces Neuhaus against Kiel?

Mönchengladbach, Deutschland - Borussia Mönchengladbach faces a decisive last home game of the year against promoted Holstein Kiel. Trainer Gerardo Seoane has already announced that midfield star Florian Neuhaus will be out in the thigh due to a muscle injury. Neuhaus suffered this injury after his replacement in the game against FC St. Pauli on November 24th. Although Neuhaus is making progress, an assignment against Kiel (December 14, 2024, 3:30 p.m.) would be too early, said Seoane. The coach also has to do without Vice-Captain Julian Weigl, who is blocked after his fifth yellow card, which significantly influences the line-up.

Personnel challenges and "nice problems"

like Bild in this situation, however, is a nice problem for a coach He has five or six players who burn on their efforts. " Especially after the return of defender Nico Elvedi after a long injury break, Seoane wants to use the width of his squad. This could lead to players like Marvin Friedrich or Nathan Ngoumou hope for their chances, while the competition for the positions in midfield and on the outer lanes becomes more intense.

The situation creates an exciting competition within the team that the coach appreciates. Seoane now has to decide how he compensates for the missing players and at the same time gets the best performance out of his squad. The decision about the list remains open until shortly before the game against Kiel, which both the players and fans keep in suspense. In addition to the absences, there is also positive news, such as the return of Luca Netz and Yvandro Borges Sanches, both of whom could be ready to slide back into the squad.