Franck Honorat
BMG
Right Winger
Half-Space Orchestrator
Aug 11, 1996 (30)
Right
5'11"
154 lb
Nearing team training return
Honorat (muscular) remains unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Stuttgart but is close to resuming team training, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "Itakura and Honorat are close to returning to team training."
Analysis: Honorat continues to make progress in his recovery from a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since early October. The French winger had previously resumed individual running exercises at higher intensity and is now approaching a return to team training, although Friday's clash against Stuttgart will come too soon. Honorat has recorded two assists across four Bundesliga appearances, including three starts, this season. His return to group sessions would represent another important step toward regaining match fitness, with no definitive comeback date established.
Making progress but remains sidelined
Honorat (muscular) has been ruled out for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim despite making progress in his recovery, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "Franck is running again, even at higher speeds, but he won't be ready for this weekend."
Analysis: Honorat continues recovering from a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since early October, including Borussia Monchengladbach's recent defeat against Koln. The French winger has increased the intensity of his individual running sessions but has yet to reach the fitness required for competitive action. Honorat has recorded two assists across four Bundesliga appearances, including three starts, this season. His availability for the October 23 clash against Stuttgart remains uncertain, with his return depending on further progress in training.
Unlikely to return against Hoffenheim
Honorat (muscular) is unlikely to be available for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim as Borussia Monchengladbach continues to manage his recovery from a muscle injury, according to the club.
Analysis: Honorat is pushing to return to competitive action as soon as possible, but Gladbach's medical staff remains cautious about increasing his workload too quickly and does not want to risk aggravating the injury. The French winger has recorded two assists across four Bundesliga appearances, including three starts, making his continued absence a setback for the team's attacking rotation. Although he has already been spotted working toward his comeback, the club has yet to establish a definitive return date. Honorat is therefore expected to miss Sunday's matchup against Hoffenheim, with his availability for subsequent fixtures depending on how he responds to increased training intensity.
Muscle injury confirmed
Honorat is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Franck will also be out for the time being with a muscle injury."
Analysis: Honorat was already known to be set to miss out Sunday, but has received a further update, as his injury has been deemed a muscle issue that will keep him out for a week or two. The good news is that he has already been spotted in training, so a return could be on the horizon. With three starts in four appearances this season and two assists, the club will await his return to play.
Spotted in team training Tuesday
Honorat (muscle) resumed running Tuesday and is progressing better than initially expected, though he remains ruled out for Sunday's derby against Koln, according to Rheinische Post.
Analysis: Honorat has taken an encouraging first step in his recovery after picking up the muscular injury in training, with coach Alexander Blessin indicating that the winger is feeling good and trending in the right direction. There is still no firm timetable for his comeback, with an estimated absence of two-to-three weeks remaining possible, and Gladbach have no intention of rushing him back. Honorat had started three straight Bundesliga matches before the setback and supplied two assists, so his return would provide a welcome boost to the attack once he's fully cleared.
Ruled out with muscle injury
Honorat suffered a muscle injury in training and will miss the upcoming Bundesliga clash with Koln, with the Rheinische Post reporting that he is also at least doubtful for the following match against TSG Hoffenheim.
Analysis: Honorat picked up a muscle injury in training and will miss the meeting with Koln, while his availability for the subsequent game against TSG Hoffenheim is also in question. The setback comes at a particularly unfortunate time for the forward, who had started each of Borussia Monchengladbach's last three league matches and contributed two assists, giving him a growing role in Alexander Blessin's attack. Until more is known about the severity of the injury, Honorat's recovery will be monitored with his status for Hoffenheim remaining uncertain, and Wael Mohya or Shuto Machino could benefit from additional minutes on the right side of the attack.
Tallies two assists in start
Honorat assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against SV 07 Elversberg.
Analysis: Honorat did well in his return to the starting lineup, assisting on two of Monchengladbach's three goals. The midfielder has a good shot to assist against Freiburg, a team which has been solid defensively to start this year but did concede 57 goals in 2025-26.
Comes off bench, delivers assist
Honorat came on in the 63rd minute of Sunday's German Cup match against TSV Schott Mainz and recorded an assist, the club posted.
Analysis: Honorat had missed recent training with a calf issue before this appearance, having already left a preseason friendly early with the same concern, though the injury never developed into anything serious. His involvement and productive cameo now suggest he's put those precautionary setbacks behind him heading into the new season. Honorat is expected to be available for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig after this encouraging return.
Working individually as precaution
Honorat (calf) has not trained with the Gladbach group in recent days, instead working through an individual session and additional gym work, according to coach Eugen Polanski, per the Rheinische Post. "He would be able to train, but has just been running and is doing some individual work in the gym."
Analysis: Honorat left Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa at halftime after feeling something in his calf, though Polanski downplayed the severity of the issue. It marks the second precautionary pause of preseason for the French winger, who had already dealt with adductor discomfort back in July that was similarly described as purely preventative. Honorat is expected to be assessed further before a decision is made on his availability for Sunday's German Cup match at TSV Schott Mainz. His recent pattern of minor setbacks will be worth monitoring as the club navigates the final stretch of preseason.
Plenty of service
Honorat registered nine crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Honorat was unlikely to not get an assist given his excellent service volume and accuracy on Sunday. If he maintains this production against Augsburg, he should be able to have more to show for it. Augsburg has allowed 56 goals in 32 domestic games.
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