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Gio Reyna’s Gladbach Reset Runs Into Coaching Shake-Up

The 22-year-old seeks steady minutes to revive his USMNT candidacy under interim boss Eugen Polanski.

Overview

  • Reyna left Borussia Dortmund for Borussia Mönchengladbach and debuted with 74 minutes in a 4-0 loss to Werder Bremen.
  • Gladbach dismissed Gerardo Seoane the following day and promoted Eugen Polanski on an interim basis as the club evaluates coaching options.
  • ESPN reports the signing was driven by sporting director Roland Virkus, whose decisions and job security could influence Reyna’s role and fit under the next coach.
  • Analysts say Reyna must deliver consistency, improved defensive work and greater maturity to secure regular starts for a struggling team.
  • Stu Holden says Reyna needs to prove himself to re-enter Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup plans, and Reyna has stated strong club form can bring him back to the USMNT.