Polanski calls for “absolute commitment” but swears Kane’s absence won’t alter Gladbach’s plans

The Foals coach discussed his tactical approach to facing the Bavarian giants who will be missing their 30-goal striker with a calf injury.

Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach Eugen Polanski labelled it “almost suicidal” when asked if his side plan to sit back and defend against Bayern Munich tomorrow night.

“You can trouble Bayern if you disrupt their rhythm,” Polanski explained, telling the various media present at his latest press conference.

“That means winning duels and maintaining tight distances – but at the same time, we need to create periods of calm with the ball and pose problems for the opposition.

“We know what they can and can’t do. And indeed, they can do everything. It’s more about going there as a team and believing that we can get something out of the game.

“For that, we need absolute commitment. We have to deliver our best performance in every phase to be able to compete,” he added.

After news broke today at Bayern’s press conference that Harry Kane will miss out through injury, Polanski said the striker’s absence won’t lead to any tactical tweaks.

“That isn’t a major factor, as Bayern have top players in every position. Therefore, his absence doesn’t change our approach. We’re focusing on our own performance,” he said.