Overview
- Borussia Mönchengladbach relieved Eugen Polanski of his duties after three winless Bundesliga matches, a run capped by a 0-5 loss in Freiburg on Sept. 13, 2026.
- Assistant coach Jan‑Moritz Lichte has been installed as interim first‑team coach and will lead the squad while the club conducts its search for a successor.
- Reports name former Werder coaches Ole Werner and Horst Steffen as early candidates, with both currently without clubs but carrying financial complications that could affect any move.
- Coverage notes specific budget hurdles: Werder continues to pay Steffen through summer 2028 and a column reported that Werner is still receiving a high salary from RB Leipzig, which may constrain Gladbach's options.
- The club framed the decision as results driven despite a positive preseason, and the next steps to watch are who Gladbach targets, how any salary issues are resolved, and the short‑term effect on player morale and performance.