Marcus Toram stole the show yesterday (Saturday), and unfortunately, under particularly negative circumstances. The Borussia Mönchengladbach striker documented York in the face of Stefan Push during the 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim, and today the club decided to punish the Frenchman for the act with a heavy fine of one monthly salary. That is – 150,000 euros. This is the highest fine in the history of the Bundesliga since it was founded in 1963.
In addition, Toram is expected to stand before a disciplinary committee for the act, and could face a suspension ranging from four games to six months. Geldbach’s professional director, Max Eberl, Issued an official statement on the subject: “We have known Marcus for almost two years and know the background of his family, and what happened yesterday does not represent that. “I want to apologize again on behalf of Borussia Mönchengladbach. Marcus made a big mistake and was punished for it. He remains the same person he was and we will stand by his side.”
Sporting director Max #Eberl on Marcus Thuram 💬
Read the full statement here: https://t.co/Kj1LVnJ9Bq#DieFohlen #BMGTSG pic.twitter.com/cUP8HGOSS8
– Gladbach (@borussia_en) December 20, 2020
Toram himself has already apologized to Push for the spitting, and yesterday posted an apology on social media in which he wrote: “Something happened that is not part of the character that should not and should not happen. “The rival team, my teammates, my family and everyone who saw my reaction. Of course I accept all the consequences for my actions.”
– TIKUS 🦍 (@MarcusThuram) December 19, 2020