Man, that 2-1 defeat in the Rhine derby must feel like a gut punch for Borussia Mönchengladbach fans. Not only did they drop a huge rivalry game, but Joe Scally’s first-half equalizer ultimately wasn’t enough to keep Said El Mala from securing all three points for Köln. The worst part? Gladbach is still rooted to the bottom of the table, without a single point after five games, and Blessin takes a loss in his first game in charge.
Blessin Tries to Find the Upside (Seriously?)
You gotta respect Blessin trying to find the positives right after that brutal loss, especially in his debut as head coach. He’s telling everyone he can’t be too hard on the lads, saying they “gave everything for 90 minutes and were well organised for long spells.” He even thinks they “deservedly equalised” after sticking to their plan, even after going down. But let’s be real, he knows there’s “still plenty for us to work on” and they “need to cut those things out quickly.” At least he’s giving props for the fight, saying they “kept going for the full 90 minutes and fought right until the end to try to avoid defeat.” That grit’s important, but points on the board are more important.
Players Aren’t Holding Back Their Frustration
The players aren’t pulling any punches, though. Midfielder Philipp Sander laid it all out: “The defeat really hurts.” He believes they had “enough chances to score at least twice” and genuinely thought they were “the better side, particularly in the first half.” He’s right, they “did a good job of putting pressure on the ball, pushing up together as a team and picking up the second balls.” So why no win? “We just didn’t reward ourselves for the effort we put in,” he says. That’s the kicker, isn’t it? Robin Hack echoed that disappointment, calling it “hugely disappointed, and rightly so.” He pinpointed where it went wrong, saying they “lost our rhythm” in the second half and “allowed the game to get away from us.” After Köln went up 2-1, he knows they “needed to offer more and play with greater purpose going forward.” It’s tough, man, to be “sitting here without a point after five games.”
But Hack’s still got that fighter’s spirit, insisting he trusts the team and is “staying positive.” He’s right, there are “still plenty of matches left to put points on the board.” Next up, Gladbach welcomes another struggling squad, Hoffenheim, to Borussia-Park next weekend. This isn’t just another game, folks. It’s taking on “added significance.” Gladbach needs to dig deep and secure those first points, restore some confidence, and show everyone they can turn this nightmare start around. Big game coming up. You gotta win that one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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