Herzzerreißende Nachricht: Der Trainer von Borussia Mönchengladbach hat nach dem Spiel gegen den FC St. Pauli eine dringende Auszeit angekündigt.

Borussia Mönchengladbach enter Sunday’s clash just two points behind sixth-placed Union Berlin, who currently occupy the Bundesliga’s Conference League qualification spot, and only three points adrift of Bayer Leverkusen in the final Champions League position.

In their previous match against Leipzig, Gladbach impressed in the first half by creating two big chances while keeping their opponents at bay. However, they adopted a more defensive approach after the break.

So far, Gladbach have scored 15 goals and conceded 14 in the Bundesliga, ranking them joint eighth-best attacking and joint sixth-best defensive side in the division.

Their recent league form has shown improvement, with two wins and two draws in their last four games, starkly contrasting their earlier struggles, which included three defeats in four matches.

Additionally, Die Fohlen have been formidable at Borussia-Park, winning their last three home league matches. This is a notable turnaround from their previous seven home games, during which they managed only three draws and suffered four defeats.

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Gladbach have relatively few injury issues but will remain without defender Luca Netz and attacking midfielder Yvandro Borges Sanches, both sidelined until next month.

Head coach Gerardo Seoane may opt for a back four of Joseph Scally, Marvin Friedrich, Ko Itakura, and Lukas Ullrich to shield goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas. In midfield, Rocco Reitz and Julian Weigl are likely to pair up, providing support for Alassane Plea further up the pitch.