Jan Leszczyński

Gladbach lose Kevin Diks for Stuttgart trip as defensive options dwindle

Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without Kevin Diks for Friday’s Bundesliga match at VfB Stuttgart for personal reasons, leaving the club with only one fit natural centre-back. Diks could return for Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal tie against Karlsruher SC.

Gladbach face historic Bundesliga record as Blessin names nine absentees before Stuttgart trip

Borussia Mönchengladbach visit VfB Stuttgart on Friday looking to avoid becoming the first Bundesliga side to lose their opening seven matches. Coach Alexander Blessin revealed a list of nine unavailable players, while the club faces mounting criticism over its summer recruitment and leadership.

Bundesliga and Topps launch one-of-one 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for 2026/27 season

The Bundesliga and official licensing partner Topps have launched the Starting XI Debut Patch, a special jersey badge awarded to every player making their first Bundesliga start. Worn only for that single match, the game-worn patch is later embedded into a hand-signed, one-of-one trading card. The Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to implement the concept, debuting in the season opener between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.

Gladbach injury list grows as Kleindienst sits out Hoffenheim with Kühn nearing return

Tim Kleindienst will miss Borussia Mönchengladbach's crucial Bundesliga basement clash with TSG Hoffenheim, joining an expanding injury list that also includes Jan Leszczynski, Fritz Fleck, Franck Honorat and Ko Itakura. Coach Alexander Blessin confirmed Nicolas Kühn is close to a comeback from a thigh injury, while Jens Castrop and new signing Enzo Leopold remain sidelined.

Gladbach defender Jan Leszczyński injures knee in training

Borussia Mönchengladbach face another injury concern after 19-year-old centre-back Jan Leszczyński hurt his knee in training. The extent of the injury is not yet known, with further examinations expected before Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.