{"product_id":"2018-19-borussia-monchengladbach-home-shirt-s-puma","title":"2018\/19 Borussia Mönchengladbach Home Shirt (S) Puma","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 7\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2018-19\u003cbr\u003eHome Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: S\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 67x49 cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Puma\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: 753451 01\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS548\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small bobbles on back and a tiny hole in front. Team name peeling on back\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2018\/19 season was an excellent one for Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the club returned to European football after finishing \u003cstrong\u003e5th in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e under manager \u003cstrong\u003eDieter Hecking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was an interesting season because Gladbach actually started \u003cstrong\u003eextremely strongly\u003c\/strong\u003e. At one point they climbed as high as \u003cstrong\u003e2nd\u003c\/strong\u003e, behind Borussia Dortmund, and were being discussed as potential title challengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, their form deteriorated during the second half of the season. They eventually dropped to fifth, although that was still enough to secure Europa League football.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThorgan Hazard\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHazard was \u003cstrong\u003ethe star of the team\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was one of the Bundesliga's most productive attacking players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was usually deployed from the left or as an attacking forward, combining dribbling, pace and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\/19 was arguably Hazard's best season at Gladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his performances eventually earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in summer 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAlassane Pléa\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePléa was another huge success. Signed from Nice in summer 2018, the French striker immediately became Gladbach's \u003cstrong\u003eleading scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e, scoring \u003cstrong\u003e12 Bundesliga goals\u003c\/strong\u003e in his debut season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis physicality, movement and ability to finish made him an excellent partner for Hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eYann Sommer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSommer was the team's dependable goalkeeper and one of the most important players behind their strong defensive record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe started \u003cstrong\u003eall 34 Bundesliga matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, playing every minute of the campaign. Gladbach conceded just \u003cstrong\u003e42 goals\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them the sixth-best defensive record in the league.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was particularly impressive during Gladbach's excellent first half of the season; Sky highlighted his save percentage and clean-sheet record as major reasons for their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNico Elvedi\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21-year-old Swiss centre-back had a major breakthrough season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played \u003cstrong\u003e30 Bundesliga matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting all 30, and became an increasingly important part of Gladbach's defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis pace and ability to defend in space were particularly useful in Hecking's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMatthias Ginter\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe former Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender was another key member of the back line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe started \u003cstrong\u003e27 Bundesliga matches\u003c\/strong\u003e and played 2,379 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinter's passing ability and composure complemented Elvedi very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFlorian Neuhaus\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting young players in the squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeuhaus, only \u003cstrong\u003e21\u003c\/strong\u003e, made \u003cstrong\u003e32 Bundesliga appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 25 starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis 8 assists were particularly impressive for a young central midfielder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was the season in which Neuhaus really began establishing himself as a major German midfield prospect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2018\/19 Puma Home Shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"mv-official-shirt\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;max-width:300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/mv-off-ls548.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2018\/19 Puma Home shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Puma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63481289670986,"sku":"LS548","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/tmp3-ls548-1-front.jpg?v=1789026836","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2018-19-borussia-monchengladbach-home-shirt-s-puma","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}