Following another disastrous performance by Borussia Mönchengladbach, head coach Eugen Polanski faces intense criticism. Record international player Lothar Matthäus would not be surprised if a change on the bench comes soon.

After the 0:5 thrashing at SC Freiburg on matchday 3 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchengladbach finds itself in a genuine crisis. The pressure on head coach Eugen Polanski is mounting dangerously.

Matthäus, the former Gladbach player and current Sky expert, observed that the manager's position was uncertain even before the season started, and his chair is now wobbling significantly. He described the situation as a storm in Mönchengladbach regarding the coaching position and expressed his belief that there is not much time left to deliberate about the manager.

His colleague Dietmar Hamann also commented, noting that the club cannot afford to waste matches. He suggested that if they decide to make a change, they will do it immediately rather than waiting another week.

Eugen Polanski was installed as interim manager around a year ago following Gerardo Seoane's dismissal, then became the permanent solution. In the previous season, the Foals finished in twelfth place.

Coaching change at Gladbach? Schröder avoids commitment

However, after three defeats to start the season against RB Leipzig (0:3), promoted side Elversberg (3:4), and now Freiburg (0:5), the mood at the Lower Rhine has shifted dramatically. Sports director Rouven Schröder avoided making a clear commitment to the manager on Saturday evening on Sky.

Schröder stated that they will reflect internally and have a discussion with Eugen, the squad, the player council, and all involved parties about whether they want to continue in this manner. He emphasized that they must earn points, noting that this is not about individuals.

Following the thrashing, everyone was initially very depressed and downhearted, the 50-year-old explained. He stressed the importance of letting it sink in and thinking clearly about what they can do better. After a night's sleep, proper analysis is crucial. With only one match remaining before the three-week international break, Schröder emphasized they do not want to enter that break with zero points.

Schröder emphasized the importance of being honest about how things currently feel. He pointed out that at the end of the day, they have zero points, and this is not about individuals but about Borussia Mönchengladbach. The key question is how they can get Borussia Mönchengladbach to earn points, and they should start working on that urgently.