Overview

• Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed Roland Virkus has left his role as sporting director three days after the 4–6 collapse against Eintracht Frankfurt.
• Stefan Stegemann outlined criteria for the successor, emphasizing media strength, clear sporting philosophy, confidence and resilience under pressure.
• Interim coach Eugen Polanski remains on the touchline for Sunday’s match against SC Freiburg, with his longer-term status to be decided by results.
• The club is targeting an appointment during the international break, with multiple outlets circulating internal and external names as unconfirmed options.
• Injuries have stripped the attack of key players including Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack, Franck Honorat and Giovanni Reyna, compounding relegation fears.