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Borussia Mönchengladbach fires Eugen Polanski after winless start

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 11:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Borussia Mönchengladbach Fires Coach

Borussia Mönchengladbach dismissed head coach Eugen Polanski after three consecutive Bundesliga defeats.
The decision followed a 5-0 away loss to SC Freiburg on 12 September 2026.
Sporting director Rouven Schröder said the club’s winless, 0-point start forced the immediate action.
Assistant coach Tobias Trulsen was also dismissed.
Jan-Moritz Lichte will serve as interim coach for the next match.

Summary

Freiburg Extends Unbeaten

Freiburg extended its unbeaten run to six competitive wins, matching Europe’s top clubs’ perfect starts.
The team has scored ten league goals while conceding only one, leading offensive and defensive charts.
Freiburg has netted nine set-piece goals this season, six from corners, many delivered by 23-year-old Derry Scherhant.
Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic each recorded braces, topping the league’s fantasy points leaderboard.

History

Historical Context

After a disappointing 2004-05 Bundesliga season that left Borussia Dortmund in 13th place—their worst finish in 20 years—manager Thomas Doll resigned and was succeeded by Jürgen Klopp; despite the turmoil, Dortmund still reached the DFB-Pokal final, highlighting how mid-season coaching changes can reshape club trajectories.

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Borussia Mönchengladbach Fires Coach

Borussia Mönchengladbach dismissed head coach Eugen Polanski after three consecutive Bundesliga defeats.
The decision followed a 5-0 away loss to SC Freiburg on 12 September 2026.
Sporting director Rouven Schröder said the club’s winless, 0-point start forced the immediate action.
Assistant coach Tobias Trulsen was also dismissed.
Jan-Moritz Lichte will serve as interim coach for the next match.

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