Gladbach under pressure: have to get the first victory against Bochum!

Gladbach under pressure: have to get the first victory against Bochum!

After a weak start to the new year, Borussia Mönchengladbach faces a decisive home game against VfL Bochum. On January 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., the game will kick off in the Borussia Park. In the first three games of the new year, Gladbach has had defeats against Bayern Munich (0: 1), VfL Wolfsburg (1: 5) and Bayer Leverkusen (1: 3). This series has increased the pressure on the team of coach Gerardo Seoane, because a victory has been waiting for 14 Saturdays.

Gerardo Seoane comes into play with mixed feelings. Although the shape of his team seems to be improved in the past few weeks, with seven points from the last three games-including a 1-1 win over Dortmund and a 4-1 win against Kiel-the defensive stability remains a central topic. Seoane demands from his players to recall the strength shown in the previous games against Bochum. In particular, the fans remembered the weak balance against direct table neighbors. Gladbach remained without a win in the last six encounters against the bottom of the table, including four draws and two defeats. The last victory against a bottom of the table dates from the 29th matchday of the 2021/22 season, when you won 2-0 against Greuther Fürth - the goals were scored at the time Marcus Thuram and Alassane Plea, who contributed significantly to the success of the team.

foal fans give great hopes

to capture the mood of the fans, Image an online voting. Over 13,000 foal fans took part, with 66% being optimistic and believing that Gladbach will celebrate the first victory in the new year against Bochum. Regardless of these positive expectations, there are also skeptics: 17% expect a tie and also 17% fear a further defeat.

Not only the hopes of the fans are important. SEOANE must also handle personnel setbacks. Franck Honorat will fail because of a hairline tear, while Ko ItaKura, Marvin Friedrich and Yvandro Borges Sanches were only able to train to a limited extent after being disease -related. The absence of Honorat is a clear loss for the creative offensive of Gladbach.

self -confidence at the opponent

On the other hand, the Bochumers travel to the Borussia Park with a certain confidence. After an impressive comeback against RB Leipzig, where you have turned a 0: 3 deficit into a 3: 3 draw, the team of coach Dieter Hecking could be motivated. Hecking is aware of the importance of defeats for the self -confidence of its players and will do everything possible to optimally set up his team. Except for the yellow -locked Matus Bero, he can fall back on all players.

The game on Saturday will not only be an important challenge for the players, but also for fans. Gladbach has to mobilize everything to finally land the urgently needed victory and break the curse of the Saturday evening games.