Borussia Mönchengladbach draws conclusions: Seoane has to go!

Borussia Mönchengladbach draws conclusions: Seoane has to go!

Last week, Borussia Mönchengladbach made an important decision: the club parted ways with coach Gerardo Seoane. This official announcement came in the late afternoon hours after a sobering 4-0 defeat against Werder Bremen. The team's start to the season was anything but pleasant - they only managed to score a meager point from the first three matches, and the Gladbachers remained goalless in these games. Those responsible spoke about the tense situation, which led to this drastic measure after intensive discussions. Managing Director Sport Roland Virkus made it clear that they had lost faith in a turnaround with Seoane and had to take drastic action after the ten-game winning streak without success.

Seoane, who had been in office since the start of the 2023/2024 season, took over Daniel Farke's team. Under his leadership, the team only managed a points average of 1.13 in a total of 71 league games. Club president Rainer Bonhof highlighted Seoane's remarkable work during a difficult phase, but admitted that the performance results were not enough. Criticism of Seoane has increased over the last few weeks, especially after the last home defeat, which was accompanied by a concert of whistles from disappointed fans.

Interim solution and a look into the future

In order to smooth things over and make a fresh start, U23 coach Eugen Polanski was appointed as interim coach. He will lead the team for the time being, with the first challenge already against Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt. This dismissal not only represented a drastic change in the club's history, but is considered the earliest coaching dismissal in the club's history. The current results cast a shadow over the entire season, which has the worst record since 2015/2016.

There is also speculation that sports director Roland Virkus is also being criticized. His actions and the appointment of the coaching position could soon come under scrutiny. Nils-Ole Book could soon be in front of him to offer him support.

The coaching market and the Bundesliga dynamics

The dynamics in the Bundesliga ensure that coaching positions are often characterized by great uncertainty. Of the current 18 coaches, only eight have held a long term, while ten have been in office for less than a year. In this context, it is not surprising that the first coaching change of the 2025/26 season - Seoane's dismissal - is causing a particularly big stir here. Other coaches such as Erik ten Hag from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Steffen Baumgart from Union Berlin could also be the focus of criticism if the results do not improve soon.

Overall, the situation at Borussia Mönchengladbach is a tragic example of the pressure that lies on coaches in the Bundesliga. While Seoane had to endure a difficult start, the hope now lies with Polanski, who should bring a breath of fresh air into the team.

The local press will continue to follow developments closely, as surprises can be expected at any time in the Bundesliga.

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