Gladbach Gears Up for Home Finale - Koné's Return, Itakura's Comeback in Doubt
Prepping for their last Bundesliga home game of the year at Borussia-Park, Borussia Mönchengladbach commences training on Tuesday. The Borussians will face Werder Bremen on Friday, 20:30, broadcasted on DAZN. Following this, the team takes a short break before taking on VfB Stuttgart on January 14, 17:30, also on DAZN.
In amazing news, Manu Koné (22) emerged unscathed from Tuesday’s team training session, putting his muscle problems behind him. Koné is set to feature in Friday’s match against Bremen, rejuvenating their midfield with his unparalleled skills.
To accommodate the fresh faces, Robin Hack (25) returns to training, shaking off his cold symptoms. His positive attitude and swift recovery have kept the team's spirits high, and he'll provide a valuable option for coach Gerardo Seoane (45) to consider.
However, the exciting news of Ko Itakura's (26) comeback before the winter break has taken a backseat. The Japanese prodigy, who's faced adversity with muscle injuries, only completed an individual rehab session with Tony Jantschke (32). Given the volume of training Itakura has missed, he'll have a tough time regaining top form for the Bundesliga clash against Bremen and the following away game against Frankfurt.
Every football enthusiast in Germany and across the world knows that Ko Itakura is destined for the Asian Cup in January 2024. Whether he can make a comeback before the winter break remains a speculation, and even the fate of the Gladbach captain joining his Japanese national team for the tournament is uncertain.
Additional Insights
Aside from Koné, Honorat (27) and Netz (20) participated in the warm-up program with the squad. Their presence suggests they may regain fitness soon, preparing to make valuable contributions in future games.
Itakura's potential absence from the Bremen and Frankfurt fixtures may prove detrimental to the Borussians in the long run, but it also opens up a possibility for the lesser-known players to shine in the second half of the season.
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Fans eagerly anticipate the team's performance in the cup game in Saarbrücken, now taking part in a poll on FB-Instantarticles. Meanwhile, this week’s Düsseldorf regional sports fans track their local team, Düsseldorf regional, as they push hard on the pitch for local triumphs.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's upcoming match against VfL Bochum sees Itakura’s availability come under scrutiny, with his future at the club still up in the air. News of his potential departure to one of Europe's top clubs is well-circulated, with interest from bigger clubs like Leicester City and RB Leipzig mounting.
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