Franck Honorat
BMG
RW
Wide Forward
Aug 11, 1996 (30)
Right
5'11"
154 lb
GladbachTallies 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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