That's why Borussia Mönchengladbach is bracing for another potential knockout blow.
Get ready for the showdown (3:30pm, Sky), as Gladbach tackles Borussia Dortmund post-international break - a period that's seen Gladbach slip in nine consecutive Bundesliga defeats, with a goal difference of 5:32...
Time for Another Lightning Strike?
The Unsettling Past: After the Two International Interludes This Season, Gladbach Hasn't Shined at All
► After the September break, Gladbach was outclassed for 45 minutes by newly-promoted Darmstadt, who led 0:3 at the half. A contentious red card for Darmstadt shifted the tide, but even then, Gladbach could only scrape a 3:3 draw.
Derby Defeat Also Followed an International Interlude!
► After the October break, Gladbach struggled in the derby in Cologne. Before the intermission, Cologne laid siege to sleepy Borussia, unleashing 13 shots on goal and converting two. In the end, the still flattering 1:3 was Cologne's sole triumph of the season so far.
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Example - for the First Time, Gladbach opted not to play a test match during the international interlude.
Seoane reflected on the unusual tactic, emphasizing the need to stay connected with globetrotting players, monitor their performances, and adapt training programs for those remaining at home. Meanwhile, Seoane had yet to unlock an impressive post-international break performance with his team.
And that's exactly what Borussia has yet to display on the pitch this season post-international break...
- Armed with insights, Seoane recognized the importance of keeping tabs on traveling players and tailoring training programs for those remaining behind, while recognizing the need for a complete team effort to clinch victories in the Bundesliga following an interlude.
- Despite Cologne peppering Nas Taoder with 13 shots before the break, Gladbach failed to respond and ultimately lost 1-3, marking one of Cologne's rare triumphs this season.
- With a daunting derby against Borussia Dortmund looming, Gladbach fears another crushing blow in the Bundesliga, given their recent string of losses, a staggering goal difference of 5:32, and nine consecutive Bundesliga defeats.
- Gladbach's local Düsseldorf-based sports and news outlets, like Regio Sport Düsseldorf, have caught wind of their predicament with viewers eager to learn about upcoming matches, particularly the derby versus Dortmund, and to engage in transfer discussions, such as Manu Koné.
- Adding to their woes, the derby clash comes during the "coverflow" period, when popular news aggregators, such as FB-InstantArticles, display top content from various outlets, amplifying the potential impact of the match and the repercussions of another loss.
- To buck this trend, Seoane and his squad decided not to arrange a traditional pre-break test match for the first time, instead focusing on squad preparation and assessing the performances of their overseas talents during their time away.
- Over the years, Borussia vs. Dortmund derbies have forever etched themselves into history, captivating spectators from Düsseldorf-region and beyond, stirring fervent rivalries and fierce competition on the pitch.
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