Fohlenfutter – der Borussia-Mönchengladbach-Podcast der RP

Die große Folge zur Kaderplanung - Was bringt Borussias Transfer-Sommer?

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Gladbach's most urgent need is a 'giftiger, unangenehmer Sechser'—a tough defensive midfielder like Leverkusen's Andrich or Xhaka.

The episode is a structured squad analysis by RP reporters Yannick Sorgatz and Carsten Kellermann, conducted shortly after the season ended. They confirm the sporting leadership of coach Gerardo Seoane and sporting director Roland Virkus will continue. The analysis proceeds positionally from back to front. In goal, Jan Olschoff will leave on loan, Jonas Kersken is sold, and an open competition is desired between Moritz Nicolas and Jonas Omlin, with Tobias Sippel likely extending as third choice. At right-back, Stevie Lainer is expected to stay, while Joe Scally is a prime sale candidate due to interest from England, though his versatility is valued. Left-back is not a top priority, with Luca Netz expected to improve. In central defense, Max Wöber's loan ends, Nico Elvedi and Ko Itakura are potential sales, leaving Marvin Friedrich and Fabio Chiarodia as the likely core, with new signings needed. The defensive midfield is identified as the absolute top priority, requiring a physically dominant 'six' akin to Robert Andrich or Granit Xhaka. Manu Koné and Florian Neuhaus are likely to leave, while new signing Philipp Sander, Julian Weigl, and Rocco Reitz form a potential midfield trio. On the wings, Franck Honorat and Nathan Ngoumou are considered secure, though Honorat is urged to adapt better. The left wing is sparse, with Fortuna Düsseldorf's Zolis highlighted as a desired, exciting signing. Up front, Alassane Plea is now considered sellable due to inconsistency. Jordan Siebatcheu and Grant-Leon Ranos are loan candidates, while Tomas Cvancara's fitness is a hope, and Shio Fukuda should get more chances. The hosts summarize a need for about six new signings, prioritizing a defensive midfielder, left winger, and striker, while acknowledging the financial necessity to sell players first.

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