{
  "id": 7128398,
  "title": "Gladbach sack coach Polanski after losing Bundesliga start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gladbach-sack-coach-polanski-after-losing-bundesliga-start-7128398",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T15:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gladbach-sack-coach-polanski-after-losing-bundesliga-start/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Borussia Moenchengladbach have dismissed coach Eugen Polanski following a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season, marked by three consecutive defeats. The German club confirmed Polanski's departure a day after their 5-0 loss to Freiburg, which left the team at the bottom of the table. Polanski, a former prominent Gladbach player, assumed the role in September 2025. According to a statement from Gladbach's Head of Sports Rouven Schroeder, the club's recent performances fell short of expectations despite a promising pre-season. The team's poor results led to the decision to relieve Polanski of his duties immediately. The club now faces the challenge of securing a positive outcome following their opening match against RB Leipzig, which they lost 3-0. Subsequently, a 4-3 defeat to Elversberg further compounded their struggles. Interim coach Jan-Moritz Lichte, previously at Mainz 05, will oversee the team during this transitional period.",
  "summary": "Borussia Moenchengladbach have fired coach Eugen Polanski after losing Bundesliga start",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Gladbach sack coach Polanski after losing Bundesliga start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gladbach-sack-coach-polanski-after-losing-bundesliga-start",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:58:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}