Borussia Mönchengladbach's board doubts Polanski after 5‑0 loss

While Borussia Mönchengladbach’s board, led by sporting director Rouven Schröder, refused to guarantee Eugen Polanski’s job ahead of next weekend’s Mainz clash, the 40‑year‑old coach openly accepted the criticism after Saturday’s disastrous 5‑0 defeat away at SC Freiburg, leaving the club with zero points from three Bundesliga games.

Board refuses to back Polanski

Schröder told Sky Germany he could not assure Polanski would stay on the bench for the upcoming Mainz fixture.

Neither Schröder nor Polanski attempted to disguise the severity of the situation after the defeat.

He warned that the club bears a responsibility to remain in the Bundesliga and that “we have zero points”.

He added that the situation is “extremely bitter” and that the focus must shift to earning points, not individual blame.

Polanski, at his post‑match press conference, said he understood the talk about his future and admitted the team had “too few points”.

He described himself as “partially responsible” and promised not to make excuses.

He also noted the need for “shock therapy” after the previous 4‑3 loss to Elversberg, calling the defensive display “pure madness”.

Season’s worst start in club history

With zero points, three goals scored and twelve conceded, Gladbach’s current minus‑nine goal difference marks the worst three‑match start in its history.

The 2015/16 campaign saw a minus‑six difference after three games, while last season Gerardo Seoane’s side managed a point despite a goalless run.

Polanski took over the interim role exactly a year ago, meaning he could depart at the same stage he began.

The 5‑0 loss at SC Freiburg followed a home defeat where Gladbach surrendered a 3‑1 lead to lose 4‑3 against newly promoted Elversberg.

Captain Tim Kleindienst received a second yellow card, reducing the team to ten men, and later criticised teammates for “watching too much TikTok”.

Polanski lamented the “flood of goals” and said he had never seen defensive mistakes with such frequency in the first three matchdays.

Schröder described the squad as “very depressed and despondent” and urged everyone to calm down before the international break.

He confirmed that conversations with Polanski, the team leadership council and other staff will determine whether the coach remains for the Mainz game.

Both parties agreed that the issue is about points, not people, and that extensive internal discussions are now underway.

The clash between the board’s pragmatic focus on results and Polanski’s acceptance of responsibility highlights a pivotal moment for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

A decision on the coach’s future is expected before the next Bundesliga fixture, with the club’s survival in the league hanging in the balance. The article’s final line simply reads “Po”, reflecting the abrupt cut‑off of the source.