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Borussia Moenchengladbach hires Blessin as coach to fix disastrous Bundesliga start

PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2026, 10:42 AM ET

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Borussia Monchengladbach has officially appointed Alexander Blessin as their new head coach on a contract running through June 2028, tasking him with rescuing the club from a disastrous start to the Bundesliga season. Blessin succeeds Eugen Polanski, who was dismissed following a winless opening four matches that left the team sitting at the bottom of the table with sixteen goals conceded, equaling an unwanted league record. The fifty-three-year-old German manager, who previously found success abroad with Union SG and managed FC St Pauli, will use the international break to reorganize the squad before facing a high-stakes Rhine derby debut away against 1 FC Cologne on October 11. Club management hopes Blessin's defensive organization and tactical discipline can quickly reverse the club's fortunes and establish stability following the turbulent start to the campaign.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On May 15 2024 Alexander Blessin joined FC St Pauli as manager.
On June 1 2024 Alexander Blessin led Union SG to victory.
On August 15 2025 Borussia Monchengladbach began the new Bundesliga season.
On September 1 2025 Eugen Polanski took charge of the team.
On September 10 2025 Borussia Monchengladbach suffered a heavy defensive defeat.
On September 18 2025 Eugen Polanski was dismissed following winless matches.
On September 20 2025 club officials evaluated potential managerial candidates internally.
On September 21 2025 Alexander Blessin emerged as the primary managerial target.
On September 22 2026 Borussia Monchengladbach officially appointed Alexander Blessin head coach.
On October 11 2025 Alexander Blessin will debut against FC Cologne.

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Immediate US impact: Minimal direct impact on American domestic sports media audiences.
Possible long-term US impact: Potential shifts in international viewership for German league soccer.
Most affected groups: German soccer fans and club management teams globally.
Reader priority: Monitor official club statements and upcoming match performance results.

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