The derby against 1. FC Köln is on the program for Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday afternoon. The foals could start with this starting formation in front of their home crowd.
Borussia Mönchengladbach is challenged in the derby on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 3:30 p.m.) In front of their home crowd, the foals also have to rehabilitate themselves after the bitter 5-1 defeat in Bremen on the last day of the game. Head coach Daniel Farke is available again after a short corona isolation and is looking forward to the duel with the Domstadters with anticipation.
“I know that this derby is one of the most important games of the year for the fans and the club,” emphasized the Gladbach coach at the press conference on Friday. “In such emotional games, I think you’re always reminded why you started playing football.” However, emotions alone are not enough, continued Hütter’s successor. It is also important to find a good balance. “A warm heart and a cool head are required. We have to stay true to ourselves and bring everything that characterizes us onto the pitch,” explained the trainer.
With 1. FC Köln, a team “that is difficult to beat” is waiting on Sunday afternoon, Farke said. Steffen Baumgart does an excellent job in the cathedral city. “Cologne got off to a good start. We are very respectful and know that FC play with a lot of fighting spirit, energy and intensity,” explained the 45-year-old. “It will be a difficult task. But if a derby like this were easy, it would be boring too.”
Borges Sanches back on board
The long-term injured Florian Neuhaus (partial cruciate ligament tear), Hannes Wolf (shoulder injury) and Ko Itakura (running training after a partial inner ligament tear in the knee) are not available for the derby. “Ko Itakura and Florian Neuhaus are making good progress in their rehabilitation,” said the Gladbach coach.
There is positive news from Yvandro Borges Sanches, who is available again after recovering from thigh problems. “Alassane Plea also has a whole week of team training in the tank and is an issue for the game on Sunday,” said Farke.
The expected Gladbach line-up against Cologne
TW: Yann Sommer – The Swiss guards the Borussia goal as usual.
RV: Stefan Lainer – According to reports, the Austrian is replacing Joe Scally in the starting line-up.
IV: Marvin Friedrich – The ex-Unioner is firmly planned for central defense.
IV: Nico Elvedi – In addition to Friedrich, Elvedi also starts in the center of defence.
LV: Ramy Bensebaini – The left-back had a pitch-black day in Bremen and, to make matters worse, scored his own goal. Nevertheless, the Algerian should be part of the starting XI again. Luca Netz is the name of the alternative.
ZM: Julian Weigl – The new signing from Lisbon is expected in central midfield.
ZM: Manu Koné – The 21-year-old should also start again from the start.
RA: Jonas Hofmann – The right flank is reserved for the national player.
OM: Christoph Kramer – Should captain Lars Stindl be ordered from the left flank to the center, the world champion could move back one position. In this case, Koné would probably have to give way to the bench.
LA: Lars Stindl – Should Plea play from the start, Stindl will have to make do with a place on the bench unless he moves into the centre.
MS: Marcus Thuram – At least the attacker scored the consolation goal in the recent clap in Bremen.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1. FC Köln: Expected game system
Farke will use the 4-2-3-1 system again against 1. FC Köln.
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Source: Stern
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