According to media reports, Borussia Mönchengladbach is about to sign Lucien Favre. The designated head coach should follow Adi Hütter on the Lower Rhine – and ensure a new tactical orientation.
There will be a lot of changes at Borussia Mönchengladbach this summer. The most important personnel matter is the search for a new trainer. Those responsible for sports director Roland Virkus have already identified a candidate in Lucien Favre, a signature is still missing.
Favre knows the club very well, having worked successfully on the Lower Rhine between 2011 and 2015. At that time, the 64-year-old turned a relegation candidate into a Champions League participant.
The starting position for the Swiss isn’t that bad this time, although Borussia can look back on a disappointing season. Tenth place in the Bundesliga does not meet their own standards. Favre should lead Gladbach back to higher table regions, at least that’s the plan.
According to “Sport Bild”, those responsible are also hoping for a course correction from the veteran coach. While Adi Hütter and his predecessor Marco Rose placed great value on a quick transition game, Favre stands for ball possession football. This tactic suits the current team better, is the thought.
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In addition, Favre should get the vulnerability on the defensive under control. Gladbach conceded 61 goals in the past Bundesliga season, eight more than relegated Arminia Bielefeld.
Favre may also have to manage the consequences of a personnel change. According to the sports newspaper, Breel Embolo and Marcus Thuram (both contract until 2023) are still considered candidates for sale. Alassane Pléa, Ramy Bensebaini and Jonas Hofmann have also been linked to other clubs in the past.