From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Blessin in disguise? Gladbach must scale mountain after derby defeat
Gladbach's new coach faces steep climb after derby loss to Köln.
In brief
Gladbach's new coach faces steep climb after derby loss to Köln. Borussia Mönchengladbach lost to FC Köln in a derby, with new coach Alexander Blessin needing to rebuild an injury-hit team. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Derby defeat for Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach lost to FC Köln in a derby match.
New coach faces challenge
Alexander Blessin begins his reign after a chastening start to the Bundesliga campaign.
Injury list complicates recovery
Key players like Franck Honorat and striker Tim Kleindienst are injured.
El Mala scores winner
Saïd El Mala scored the winning goal for Köln with a right-footed shot.
El Mala's confidence
El Mala said he has never been so fired up for a game after scoring his first goal.
Gladbach's struggles
Gladbach has lost key players like Marcus Thuram and Jonas Hofmann recently.
Blessin's task
Blessin must revive an injury-hit team without many stars of note.
Köln's advantage
Köln has a hero in El Mala who scored his first goal since the opening day.
Gladbach's position
Gladbach sits at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with 0 points.
Next challenge
Gladbach must scale the mountain after a derby defeat to Köln.
The headline
Borussia Mönchengladbach lost to FC Köln in a derby, with new coach Alexander Blessin needing to rebuild an injury-hit team.
