Freiburg clash to decide Polanski's fate at Gladbach

When Gerardo Seoane was relieved of his duties as Borussia Mönchengladbach coach two weeks ago, U23 coach Eugen Polanski was put in charge on an interim basis.

After Gladbach drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in Polanski’s first game in charge, reports suggested the 39-year-old had a real chance of being given the job permanently.

However, last week’s 4-6 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt raised questions about his future. The team were 0-6 down at one stage, but Polanski made tactical adjustments that helped Gladbach fight back to 4-6, earning him another game in charge.

According to Sport Bild, Sunday’s Bundesliga clash with Freiburg will determine whether Polanski will be appointed Gladbach coach on a permanent basis.

The former Gladbach player remains the favorite for the role, with Belgian coach Philippe Clement considered the main alternative.

Meanwhile, the report also suggests that Elversberg chief Nils-Ole Book has been identified as a possible replacement for recently-sacked head of sport Roland Virkus. 

Talks between Gladbach and Book have reportedly already taken place, but the sides remain far from an agreement.