Overview

• Eugen Polanski confirmed after a 0-0 draw with Freiburg that he will stay on as caretaker for now.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach sit second-last in the Bundesliga and are the only team without a win after three draws and three defeats.
• Following Roland Virkus’s resignation, the club is focusing on appointing a new sporting director to clarify authority over coaching decisions.
• Managing director Stefan Stegemann described talks with candidates as encouraging and said suitable options are already identified.
• Polanski, the U23 coach elevated last month, has public backing from players such as Philipp Sander and plans to use the international break to prepare for Union Berlin.