Scally Available

Fullback cleared after being subbed early last weekend

Borussia Mönchengladbach right-back Joe Scally will be available for Saturday's critical Bundesliga match against Freiburg, allaying fears about his fitness after being substituted early in the team's previous match due to a head injury.

The 21-year-old American defender was forced off in the 20th minute of Gladbach's last game against St. Pauli, raising concerns about a potential concussion after a clash of heads with Philipp Treu in the second minute. However, the club's official channels confirmed on Wednesday that Scally had returned to training "without any problems," clearing him for selection.

The match represents a significant opportunity for Gladbach, who currently sit sixth in the Bundesliga standings, level on points with Freiburg but ahead on goal difference. Die Fohlen enter the weekend buoyed by a five-game unbeaten streak.

Freiburg, positioned seventh, have experienced a recent dip in form, failing to win their last four Bundesliga matches. Their most recent outing—a 4-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund—will have only increased their desperation to return to winning ways.

Gladbach will be without key midfielders Florian Neuhaus, Luca Netz, and Grant-Leon Ranos, making Scally's availability particularly crucial for the team's defensive lineup.