“Blessin faces Gladbach revival after derby loss to Köln” — what this page in the network covers. Alexander Blessin's first match as Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach ended in a derby defeat to Köln, with Saïd El Mala scoring the winner. The loss highlighted the challenges ahead for Blessin, who took over from Eugen Polanski and Jan-Moritz Lichte. Gladbach's injury list includes key players Franck Honorat, Tim Kleindienst, and Ko Itakura, limiting Blessin's options as he implements his defensive principles. The international break offered little respite, and Blessin must quickly integrate returning players while addressing defensive frailties.
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