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Gladbach suffer injury scare as Kleindienst pulls out of training ahead of Köln clash

Tim Kleindienst had to cut Borussia Mönchengladbach’s training session short on Tuesday after experiencing discomfort during the warm-up.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:12 PM

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Tim Kleindienst left Borussia Mönchengladbach training early on Tuesday ahead of their clash with 1. FC Köln.
Head coach Alexander Blessin confirmed the decision was a precaution due to an apparent muscular issue.
Blessin will oversee his first match in charge of Gladbach, who have lost four straight Bundesliga games.

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Borussia Mönchengladbach striker and captain Tim Kleindienst cut his training session short on Tuesday due to discomfort during warm-ups. The injury scare comes ahead of Gladbach's upcoming Bundesliga fixture against local rivals 1. FC Köln on Sunday.

New Gladbach head coach Alexander Blessin told Sport1 that removing Kleindienst from practice was a precautionary measure for an apparent muscular issue. The match against Köln marks Blessin's first game in charge of the club, which has lost its opening four Bundesliga matches.

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