Every year new talents conquer the Bundesliga.
Now a young player from the ranks of the Gladbach Borussia is advancing to a shooting star - his vita is similar to that of a certain Alphonso Davies.
Mönchengladbach - Borussia Mönchengladbach * and FC Bayern Munich * have to be content with a 1-1 draw at the start of the season after a hard-fought encounter.
Both teams would have had the opportunity to start the new season with a success.
Referee Fritz denied the Hütter team a possible penalty twice in the final minutes.
On the other hand, foal keeper Yann Sommer defused the record champions' numerous great chances.
But not only the goalkeeper of the Swiss national team knew how to convince in the ranks of the European Cup aspirants.
One young player in particular drew attention to himself in Borussia Park and became a fixture at his home game premiere - his vita is similar to that of a certain Alphonso Davies *.
Gladbach: Borussia talent with a career like Alphonso Davies - will he soon conquer the Bundesliga?
Leroy Sane * is likely to have rubbed his eyes in amazement on Friday evening because of his direct opponent.
Joe Scally celebrated his Bundesliga debut against the reigning title holder and made a lot of steam over the left side.
The EM driver felt that too.
The 18-year-old American prevailed several times in a duel with the German national player.
He even knew how to assert himself in the sprint duel.
Not a trace of too much respect.
Scally's courageous performance caused a sensation, but it was no accident. The full-back already knew how to convince in the preparation phase. In the 2-0 friendly win against Bayern, he prepared the opening goal. The right foot knew how to use the injury of the regular left-back Ramy Bensebaini and gradually played his way into the starting line-up of the Gladbach team through constant performances. His path is similar to that of Bayern star Alphonso Davies - from the MLS to the Bundesliga stage.
Sports director Max Eberl * became aware of the young footballer from the US league early on.
So he signed the talent in the previous winter transfer period.
However, Scally was only allowed to play for Borussia when they turned 18.
Analogous to Davies, he moved from the United States to Germany at a young age for a sum of millions.
Scally is currently playing the same position on the field and impresses with his speed, just like the Canadian.
Gladbach: Joe Scally convinces in Bundesliga debut - what are his strengths?
In the game against Bayern, the strengths of the native New Yorker repeatedly came to light. Despite his young age, Scally has both strength and good athleticism and knows how to use these physical attributes cleverly in duels. His acceleration enables him to quickly gain speed in the first few meters. His pace flashed especially when it came to the thrusts over the left flank.
The American also stands for polyvalence.
Although the right foot was planned for the corresponding side, the vacancy on the left defensive position of Gladbach caused a rethink.
He hits flanks and high balls into the top with his strong foot, but all the more precisely.
The 18-year-old also shows talent in the game against the ball.
The former MLS professional is already doing the intensive pressing of the Hütter system in conjunction with front man Hannes Wolf.
Gladbach: Joe Scally shows his talent - but what does he still have to learn?
However, a lack of experience and respect also lead to mistakes. Scally must not neglect defensive protection. If the ball is lost, offensive advances can lead to dangerous counter-actions by the opponent. The coordination has to be right here. The youthful recklessness must also not lead to high spirits. In the friendly against the champions, Scally tried not to clear the ball after a dangerous attack by the Munich team, but went into dribbling. Only the imprecise conclusion of the Bayern striker prevented a goal.
On the second matchday, Borussia Mönchengladbach will face Bayer 04 Leverkusen * in the top game on Saturday evening. Since Ramy Bensebaini still has to pause, the next starting line-up beckons for Joe Scally and thus another test at the highest level. It remains to be seen whether the career curve will continue to point upwards after this encounter.
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