Gladbach Aims to Appoint New Coach Post-Mainz Match
Borussia Mönchengladbach is actively seeking a new head coach to replace Eugen Polanski, with Jan-Moritz Lichte currently serving in an interim capacity. Reports from Rheinische Post and Kicker suggest the club intends to make a permanent appointment no later than after their next fixture against Mainz.
The Foals reportedly plan for Lichte to return to his assistant coach duties once a new head coach is in place.
Candidates reportedly being considered include Christian Eichner, formerly of Karlsruher SC. Ole Werner, ex-coach of Leipzig, and Horst Steffen, who last managed Werder Bremen, are also mentioned as potential successors.
Additionally, former FC St. Pauli coach Alexander Blessin and Bo Henriksen are being discussed as possible contacts to gauge their interest in the position.
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