It was not so much what Mainz showed against Ingolstadt. They were not able to put some pressure on Ingolstadt all the game and additional had no real idea how to overcome this defensive minded team. In first game they was absolutely dominated from Ingolstadt and the 0-1 lose was deserved, this time they were not dominated but at least controlled from Ingolstadt and lost again 0-1 due to a doubtful penalty. Overall they should weak up and looking forward to the next matches but they have to invest much more to get something out of the games. Maybe this time it can be a bit better because with Gladbach they get an active team who wants to play offensive and not to sit back and wait what the opponent is doing and defending only. In this case they get more space for their offensive play and their fast and quick players.
Coach Schmitt can make a few changes compared to the game in Ingolstadt. He has a lot to choose form as he has almost all players ready and this gave him a lot of options. In offensive should Muto return into the attack as they were really harmless without him last match. Also the wings need more power what let some players hope to start.
After a great run under Schubert with only 1 defeat since he took over from Favre they got the 2nd lose which was absolutely deserved. Dortmund was dominating the game really well and if they have used all their good opportunities the win should have been much higher. Gladbach was suffering a bit and with some key players absent they were not able to be as dominant in midfield as they can. They gave the whole midfield away and this was maybe key, also their defensive had a lot of problems with the fast play from Dortmund. With a very young central back not a big surprise anyway. Despite this lose they have still a lot of quality in their rows but Coach Schubert must find the right mix and balance for the upcoming matches. The fight for an international spot is key for Gladbach and their biggest aim this Season, of course.
Normally Coach Schubert has a lot to choose from but this time he has some problems to get a good starting eleven on the pitch. With Dominguez and Jantschke he miss two starters for the defensive line, in central midfield Xhaka suspended, on the offensive wing Herrmann and Hahn and additional Schulz who is new from Hertha BSC but has not so many minutes this Season. The next big problem is Dahoud who face a hand injury and can not play maybe what some media said. This is a big blow as with him the whole central midfield is out (Xhaka and Dahoud). In this case it would be interesting what Schubert field here, also in central back who get his trust there. In offensive some options are possible because with Hofmann he has a good player in the back.
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