Eugen Polanski retained as Borussia Monchengladbach coach amid promise of squad overhaul
Borussia Monchengladbach confirm Eugen Polanski will remain head coach for 2026/27 as Rouven Schroeder pledges a squad overhaul and structural changes.
Borussia Monchengladbach announced on Wednesday that Eugen Polanski will stay on as first-team coach for the coming season, ending weeks of speculation over his future. The club’s sporting director, Rouven Schroeder, said the decision followed internal review and that the organisation still believes Polanski can improve results. The confirmation comes alongside a commitment to reshape the squad and support structures around the 40-year-old coach.
Decision followed internal review
Schroeder convened a digital media briefing late on Wednesday to set out the club’s position after what he described as a period of reflection. He said the club had weighed Polanski’s brief tenure, the team’s performance and plans for the transfer window before concluding to extend their backing. The sporting director added that the vote of confidence was not carte blanche, and that clear changes would accompany the retention.
Club signals changes to squad and staff
Schroeder stressed that the club will not pursue business as usual next season and flagged a planned rebuilding of the playing group. He indicated that adjustments will be made “around Eugen” to strengthen the coaching environment and the squad balance. The sporting director framed the move as paired measures: continuity in leadership combined with targeted structural and personnel changes to raise competitive standards.
Polanski’s rapid elevation and contract status
Polanski, 40, took charge of the first team in mid-September 2025 after the departure of Gerardo Seoane and had previously managed the club’s Regionalliga side. He assumed the role without the benefit of a traditional preseason at top-flight level and with limited Bundesliga experience. His contract runs through 2028, giving the club a multi-year framework within which it can pursue stability and gradual improvement.
Season results and statistical context
Gladbach finished the campaign with 38 points and 12th place in the table, a standing that represented one of the club’s weaker finishes over the past decade and a half. Under Polanski’s stewardship across 31 league matches, the team recorded nine wins, ten draws and 12 defeats, producing 37 points and an average of roughly 1.2 points per game. That rate placed him below several predecessors across recent seasons, though the club emphasised context around his interrupted start and squad continuity issues.
Executive and membership reactions
At the club’s member assembly in late April, president Rainer Bonhof described the season in blunt terms, calling it a “Scheißjahr” and reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among supporters. Voices inside and outside the boardroom have alternately pressed for immediate change and urged patience to allow a young coach and reworked squad to find cohesion. The board now faces the task of translating that mixed sentiment into a concrete plan that satisfies members and addresses sporting shortcomings.
Challenges ahead for preseason and recruitment
Polanski will begin the summer with clearer institutional backing but also with expectations to deliver tangible progress quickly. The club has signalled an intent to pursue reinforcements in areas identified as weak during the season and to shore up backroom support to give the coach better resources. Transfer activity, recruitment of experienced players, and a full preseason will be vital if Gladbach are to improve on their recent form and push for higher league finishes.
The club’s approach mixes continuity with intervention: a retained head coach, a planned overhaul to the playing squad, and promises to strengthen the coaching framework. Supporters and stakeholders will be watching pre-season closely for signings, tactical development and evidence that the changes promised by the sporting director translate into improved performances on the pitch.
