After first league win: Neuhaus fired up for the derby | OneFootball

Borussia Mönchengladbach is preparing for the intense Rhine derby against 1. FC Köln – and one player is particularly in the spotlight: Florian Neuhaus.

The 28-year-old midfielder is set for his ninth derby appearance and is considered an experienced driving force within the team. After not always being part of the starting lineup in the past two seasons, Neuhaus now wants to take on both sporting and emotional responsibility. Following the convincing 4-0 victory at FC St. Pauli, he hopes to carry the momentum into the derby.

"Against FC, we definitely want to build on our two consecutive wins. This is a very special game for everyone around Borussia, and we are aware of that. That's why we have to deliver there as well," Neuhaus explained to 'Bild'.

The midfielder sees himself as a mediator between tradition and the new team structure. He is one of the few remaining professionals who knows the heated derby atmosphere from personal experience.

"I've played in a few derbies, and I've won a few as well. I definitely want to bring that into the team – what it means to be a derby winner," Neuhaus continued.

The special significance of the match was also palpable in exchanges with the fans: "Yes, it was all about the derby. We once again made clear to ourselves the importance of this duel," reported the 28-year-old about the atmosphere in the guest block after the win against St. Pauli.

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