Eberl makes Kramer, Plea and Neuhaus responsible

Max Eberl reacted with clear words to Borussia Mönchengladbach’s weak start to the season. The sports director of the Gladbacher took on a trio around Christoph Kramer in particular in the fight for the regular places.

“That is just the competitive football,” said Eberl in one image-Interview about Kramer, Florian Neuhaus and Alassane Plea, who lost their places in the starting eleven at the beginning of the season. “Now the well-known players have to put more pressure back on. We as a club have very ambitious expectations, we want this competition.”

According to Eberl, however, no one has asked for a change in winter due to his current reservist role. “And I don’t expect anyone either. It is now a question of full throttle on the training ground,” said the 48-year-old.

At the same time, Eberl praised the youngsters Luca Netz (18), Joe Scally (18) and Manu Kone (20). It was “absolutely impressive what the guys are doing”, said Eberl and added: “They stand for the change in our squad, which always has to be. They got their chance through the injuries of the others and were immediately there.”

After just one win in the first four Bundesliga games, Gladbach had recently reported back with two successes against Borussia Dortmund (1-0) and at VfL Wolfsburg (3-1) and worked up to tenth place in the table.

BVB rules! These are the winners of the season so far

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The Bundesliga is in the second international break of the season. After seven match days, it is time to draw a brief interim conclusion and look at the previous winners on the player side. Here we go!

2/21

JOE SCALLY (BORUSSIA MÖNCHENGLADBACH): Stuck to the left at the beginning of the season, later to the back on the right. Attentive and strong on the defensive and with a lot of good actions forward. Scored his first Bundesliga goal against Wolfsburg.

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TAIWO AWONIYI (UNION BERLIN): The Nigerian has scored 5 goals after 7 games – that’s how many he scored last season. The attacker fetches and maintains the balls from the depths and always serves as a pass station in the front line.

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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (RB LEIPZIG): Nkunku convinces with enormous speed and his strong technique. In addition, the winger is more consistent in his offensive actions, has already scored 4 times and contributed 2 assists. Also accurate in the CL.

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KONSTANTINOS MAVROPANOS (VFB STUTTGART): Strong on the ball, resolute in the duel. He also shone on the offensive (2 goals, 1 assist). Mislintat has already made it clear that the Greeks will be firmly committed regardless of relegation.

6/21

FLORIAN WIRTZ (BAYER LEVERKUSEN): Made another big leap in performance. Last season with 11 goals in the league, now with 9. Involved in most offensive actions and irreplaceable in this condition.

7/21

KEREM DEMIRBAY (BAYER LEVERKUSEN): Set in the center under coach Seoane. Strong in the opening and in the fast switching game of the Bayer team. Has already scored once and submitted two goals.

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PATRIK SCHICK (BAYER LEVERKUSEN): This season is even more accurate than last season and has already scored 6 goals (last season there were a total of 9). Also shone twice as a template provider.

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NICO SCHLOTTERBECK (SC FREIBURG). The SCF conceded only 5 goals – also a credit to Schlotterbeck. The 21-year-old convinced in the young season and has already been nominated for the national team. There he was, however, without a mission.

10/21

ANTHONY MODESTE (1. FC KÖLN): Last season injured and unhappy in his actions, this season already with 4 goals in 7 games. Set under Baumgart. Always with a lot of effort with and without the ball.

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ELLYES SKHIRI (1. FC KÖLN): The defensive midfielder is extremely dangerous – the Tunisian has already scored 3 goals. Otherwise creative clearer with the surprise team from the cathedral city.

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ERLING HAALAND (BVB): scored 7 times in his 5 league appearances and put up 4 goals. How much BVB depends on Haaland’s greed, his assertion of the ball and accuracy was shown in the last games that the Norwegian missed injured.

13/21

MARCO REUS (BVB): Once again I did a complete preparation and took the momentum with me into the new season. Sets off numerous accents and has already been directly involved in 5 Dortmund goals (1 goal, 4 assists).

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JUDE BELLINGHAM (BVB): 18 years old and an indispensable part of the BVB team this season. Always with unconditional commitment and will. Radiates even more goal danger in the right half position in the midfield diamond.

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MARIUS WOLF (BVB): Moved from a sales candidate to an alternative to defensive and offensive external positions. Has always been on (short) missions since the 3rd matchday and was even in the starting line-up against Augsburg. Is always committed.

16/21

MANUEL AKANJI (BVB): Was asked directly after his European Championship vacation due to the injury misery at BVB and was convincing. Strong in the duel and in the game opening and with fewer blunders than last season.

17/21

GREGOR KOBEL (BVB): Solved the goalkeeper problem straight away. Innocent of the 13 goals scored. Presented strongly in the game structure and as an emotional leader in the team. Saved Dortmund from even more goals with numerous parades.

18/21

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI (FC BAYERN): 7 games, 7 goals – that says it all. Still presents itself in great shape. The Pole is and will remain in a class of its own. Last bit his teeth against Trapp against Frankfurt.

19/21

LEROY SANE (FC BAYERN): After starting difficulties and whistles from their own fans with an enormous leap in performance – also thanks to the change from the right to the left wing. Sane enjoys more freedom there. Has scored twice since then and given 3 goals.

20/21

JOSIP STANISIC (FC BAYERN): At the beginning of the season advanced to an alternative for the right back. Has been used 6 times in the previous 7 games (3 starting XI) and defended solidly. Also offensively with one or the other good action.

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NIKLAS SÜLE (FC BAYERN): Found back to old strength after a long period of form and is one of the winners of the coaching change. He presented himself well in the build-up of the game and convinced with his technical skills and dribbling.

Gladbach sports director Eberl comments on Thuram rumors

In addition, Eberl commented on the rumors about Marcus Thuram, who is said to have been about to move to Inter Milan in the summer. “It’s true that Inter showed great interest and that there was a very specific offer. But first of all, Marcus didn’t want to leave. Second, we looked at the offer, but actually didn’t want to let him go. Then there was the one Injury, “explained Eberl.

Thuram suffered a torn knee ligament in the 4-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on matchday two. the image had recently reported that Thuram could not be held for the Gladbacher next summer. His contract runs until 2023, without an extension Borussia could only generate a transfer in the coming summer.

Gladbach: Timetable after the international break

date	Kickoff	competition	opponent	location
16.10.	6.30 p.m.	Bundesliga	VfB Stuttgart	Mönchengladbach
23.10.	6.30 p.m.	Bundesliga	Hertha BSC	Berlin
October 27	8.45 p.m.	DFB Cup	FC Bayern Munich	Mönchengladbach