Relegation not an option: Gladbach face major summer clear-out | OneFootball

Nine matchdays before the end of the season, Borussia Mönchengladbach is in the midst of a relegation battle. The Foals are currently only one point away from the relegation spot. If they lose to St. Pauli on Friday, they could even drop to 16th place!

A potential relegation could have dramatic consequences. According to 'Bild' information, several key players would leave the club.

In particular, a quartet is considered "simply too good for the 2nd league." This includes midfield engine Rocco Reitz, goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas, winger Franck Honorat, and defender Nico Elvedi.

The loan players Yannick Engelhardt, Haris Tabakovic, Kota Takai, and Hugo Bolin would also be hard to retain. Even professionals like Joe Scally or Giovanni Reyna would likely have no future on the Lower Rhine. Additionally, Marvin Friedrich's contract is expiring.

The situation is somewhat different for Tim Kleindienst and Robin Hack: their severe injury woes could deter other clubs from signing them.

Nevertheless, for the Foals, more than ever: relegation is absolutely forbidden!

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