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Eugen Polanski makes four changes from last week’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. Philipp Sander replaces Fabio Chiarodia, Luca Netz replaces Lukas Ullrich, Florian Neuhaus comes in to replace Kevin Stöger and Haris Tabakovic replaces Shuto Machino.
Just the two changes from Thursday’s game in Bologna for Freiburg. Christian Günter replaces Jordy Makengo whilst Lucas Höler comes in for Johan Manzambi.
Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-4-2-1): Nicolas (GK) – Elvedi, Sander, Diks – Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Netz – Neuhaus, Castrop – Tabakovic
SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Atubolu (GK) – Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter – Eggestein, Osterhage – Beste, Höler, Grifo – Adamu
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
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