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Blessin appointed Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach to rescue Bundesliga strugglers

Former St. Pauli manager signs through 2028 as replacement for dismissed Polanski.

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What to know

  • Alexander Blessin appointed as Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach on a contract through 2028, replacing dismissed Eugen Polanski.
  • The club sits last in the Bundesliga with zero wins, four losses, and 16 goals conceded in four matches after a catastrophic start to the season.
  • Blessin has three weeks during the international break to prepare before facing FC Cologne on October 11 in his first match.
  • The 53-year-old brings experience from previous roles at Genoa, Union Saint-Gilloise, KV Oostende, and most recently St. Pauli, where he was dismissed after the club's Bundesliga relegation.

“The former St. Pauli head coach will soon replace the recently departed Eugen Polanski, who was dismissed from his duties following three straight defeats to kickstart Gladbach's season.”

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Blessin appointed Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach to rescue Bundesliga strugglers
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    Blessin takes charge of last-place Bundesliga club with three-week preparation window

    Blessin officially became Borussia Mönchengladbach's head coach after the club's 4-3 loss to Mainz on matchday four, taking over a team with zero wins, four losses, and 16 goals conceded. The international break gives him almost three weeks to prepare before facing FC Cologne on October 11.

    “Borussia Moenchengladbach hired Alexander Blessin as its new coach Tuesday, tasking him with turning around a losing start to the Bundesliga season.”
    — AP · source
    1. 1 outlet Borussia Moenchengladbach hires Blessin as coach to fix disastrous Bundesliga start

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

  2. 2

    Blessin officially confirmed as new head coach

    Alexander Blessin was formally announced as Borussia Mönchengladbach's new head coach on a contract through 2028. The 53-year-old, whose previous roles include positions at RB Leipzig, KV Oostende, Genoa, Union Saint-Gilloise, and FC St. Pauli, will be unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday.

    “Alexander Blessin has been officially confirmed as the new head coach of Borussia Mönchengladbach.”
    — Yahoo Sports · source
    1. 1 outlet Borussia Mönchengladbach announce new head coach

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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    Blessin nears appointment with verbal agreement in place

    Sky Germany reported that Borussia Mönchengladbach were close to appointing Alexander Blessin as head coach, with the former St. Pauli boss having reached a verbal agreement pending final contract details.

    1. 1 outlet Alexander Blessin set to become Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  4. background

    Polanski dismissed following three straight defeats — Eugen Polanski was relieved of his duties after Borussia Mönchengladbach suffered three consecutive defeats to start the Bundesliga season, leaving the club in a precarious position.