Shuto Machino Injury: Training in full

Machino (calf) has been training in full this week and is hopeful of being part of the squad for Saturday's trip to Stuttgart, he told the club's media. "I am now fully integrated into team training. I am therefore confident of being even fitter by the weekend. I am looking forward to playing again for Borussia in front of a large crowd in Stuttgart on Saturday."

Machino missed the season opener against Hamburger SV due to a calf injury as the game came too early for him. That said, he has been training in full with the team and will hope to be fit and ready for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. This is good news for Gladbach since the newcomer will be a strong addition to the frontline of coach Gerardo Seoane thanks to his versatility and experience in the Bundesliga.