Jens Castrop
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CM
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Jul 29, 2003 (23)
Right
5'10"
168 lb
GladbachRuled out for months
Castrop will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming days and will be out for several months, according to the club. Sporting director Rouven Schroder said "This is bitter news for all of us, we hope a good and quick recovery process so that Jens can get back into the competition within the team and strengthen us."
Analysis: Castrop dislocated his shoulder in the friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and traveled back to Monchengladbach for further examination, which determined surgery was necessary. This is a significant and unfortunate setback that comes not long after an earlier scare that had been described as minor, and no specific timeline for his return has been given by the club. Hugo Bolin is expected to see increased playing time in the attacking midfield until Castrop returns.
Dealing with shoulder issue
Castrop went to the hospital and was examined following a suspicion of a shoulder injury, according to Hannah Gobrecht of Rheinische Post.
Analysis: Castrop required lengthy medical treatment on the field during the friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and was unable to leave under his own power, ultimately being carried off on a stretcher, with the shoulder issue possibly also causing circulatory problems. This is a far more concerning development than his earlier, minor setback that had been described as nothing serious, and further clarity on his condition should come once the hospital examination is complete.
Joins training camp
Castrop (undisclosed) is joining Gladbach's preseason training camp, with the issue considered minor, according to BMG Edits.
Analysis: Castrop had been forced to end his warmup early before the friendly against Hansa Rostock, in which he was originally set to start, adding to a preseason already disrupted by recent knee problems. His inclusion in the traveling squad for the camp at Tegernsee is an encouraging sign that this latest setback is not serious, and his continued progression will be worth tracking as Gladbach builds toward the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
Withdrawn as precaution
Castrop (undisclosed) had to end his warmup early due to a knock before Gladbach's friendly against Hansa Rostock on Saturday, in which he was set to start, according to Torben BMG.
Analysis: Castrop's absence rules him out of the club's final friendly before the training camp at Tegernsee, running from Aug. 2 to 9, and comes as another minor setback in a preseason already disrupted by recent knee problems. He finished last season with three goals and one assist across 26 appearances, including 20 starts, before a red card suspension prematurely ended his domestic campaign, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Gladbach builds toward the new season.
Suspension served
Castrop has served his three-match Bundesliga suspension and is no longer suspended.
Analysis: Castrop had seen his red card ban extended to three matches by the DFB, effectively ending his domestic season prematurely after 26 appearances (20 starts), contributing three goals and one assist across the campaign. The South Korean international will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer before returning to Gladbach ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the club looking forward to having him back in the fold once the tournament concludes.
Suspended three games
Castrop is done for the season after his red card has been increased to a three-match suspension, according to Rune Gjerulff of Bullinews.
Analysis: Castrop is seeing the end of his season prematurely, as after a red card in their last outing, the foul being revisited by the DFB, he has had his suspension increased to three games. This is a rough way to end the season, as he is a starter on the left flank when fit, leaving Lukas Ullrich or Florian Neuhaus to start in his place. Castrop ends the campaign with 20 starts in 26 appearances, notching three goals on 30 shots and one assist on 18 chances created.
Shown red Saturday
Castrop was shown a straight red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg and will be suspended for the next Bundesliga clash against Dortmund.
Analysis: Castrop was sent off with a straight red card in the second half of Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg and will miss at least one match due to suspension. The midfielder had started each of the last eight matches, logging consistent minutes, so his absence could be felt, with Lukas Ullrich expected to step into the starting role in his place.
Takes three shots, leaves injured
Castrop was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mainz. He had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) before exiting the match.
Analysis: Castrop struggled in front of goal, missing two big chances, and his outing worsened when he was forced off in the 72st minute with a slight thigh issue. The substitution appeared precautionary, but he remains questionable for the upcoming clash with Wolfsburg. Lukas Ullrich replaced him and could see increased playing time if Castrop is unable to feature.
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