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Gladbach: Stöger's future seemingly sealed
The Austrian has hit a dead end at his club. Other players could also leave as early as the winter transfer window.
Kevin Stöger is currently on the fringes at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The five-time Austria international is having a tough time under head coach Alexander Blessin, who took charge in September.
Under Eugen Polanski, the 33-year-old Upper Austrian still started two matches, but the central midfielder has not featured for a single minute in the last five league games.
Gladbach eye potential transfer fee
On matchday five, Stöger was left out of the squad altogether, and has remained an unused substitute for the full 90 minutes ever since. Stöger only started in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, where he registered an assist.
According to "Sport Bild", Stöger is one of three "Foals" players who could leave the club as early as the upcoming winter transfer window.
Another reason is the approaching contract expiry of the set-piece specialist. His current deal runs out next summer, giving Gladbach a final opportunity to cash in on a transfer fee this winter.
Two more candidates for sale
The same applies to right-back Joe Scally, who has developed into a key performer in recent weeks, partly thanks to his remarkable attacking qualities (four goals, two assists).
Striker Shuto Machino (27) is contracted until the summer of 2029, but is nevertheless considered a candidate for a departure.
Where the veteran midfielder could be headed remains unclear. Stöger, who came through the academies of SV Ried and VfB Stuttgart, has played exclusively in Germany during his career so far—including spells at Kaiserslautern, Paderborn, Bochum, Mainz, and Düsseldorf.
