Tim Kleindienst
BMG
Center Forward
Target Striker
Aug 31, 1995 (31)
Both
6'4"
187 lb
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Likely to miss next two matches
Kleindienst (thigh) is expected to miss Borussia Monchengladbach's upcoming Bundesliga clash against Stuttgart and the following DFB-Pokal fixture as he continues recovering from a new muscle fiber tear, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "I don't think he'll be available against Stuttgart, and then we have the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday. He probably won't make it for those two games either."
Analysis: Kleindienst remains sidelined after suffering another muscular injury shortly after returning to team training following a lengthy absence. Coach Blessin clarified that the latest issue is not a recurrence of his previous injury but a new structural tear located approximately 10 centimeters above the original problem area. Although the tear is relatively small, the coach acknowledged that the situation is complicated given the striker's prolonged recovery and repeated setbacks. The 31-year-old captain missed Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Hoffenheim and is now expected to sit out at least two additional matches, further delaying his return to competitive action. No definitive comeback date has been established, and his availability beyond the upcoming Stuttgart and DFB-Pokal fixtures remains uncertain as Monchengladbach continue to manage his rehabilitation cautiously.
Suffers another muscle tear
Kleindienst (thigh) has suffered another muscle fiber tear in a different area of his thigh and has been ruled out for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "Tim had completed the whole of pre-season and was pretty much pain-free before suffering a muscle strain in his thigh. Now it's happened again, although in a different area, slightly higher up. After such a long spell out injured, it can take time to get back to full fitness. Setbacks aren't unusual along the way."
Analysis: Kleindienst has suffered another setback in his recovery after experiencing renewed muscular discomfort during Wednesday's training session. The Borussia Monchengladbach captain had recently returned to team training following a lengthy injury absence but is now dealing with a fresh muscle tear in a different area of his thigh. The striker could face several more weeks on the sidelines, although no official recovery timeline has been established. His continued absence leaves Gladbach without an important attacking option as he waits to regain full fitness.
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