Injury NewsBundesligaUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Castrop out for months after shoulder surgery
A 15-0 romp turned sour as Gladbach's midfielder dislocated his shoulder.
J. Castrop
player
Injury
Dislocated shoulder, surgery required
Club
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Age
23
2025/26 stats
29 Bundesliga games, 3 goals, 1 assist
What happened. Jens Castrop dislocated his shoulder in a 15-0 friendly win over Rottach-Egern and will be sidelined for several months after surgery.
- Head of sports Rouven Schröder called it 'sad news for all of us.'
- Castrop played 29 Bundesliga matches in 2025/26 as Gladbach avoided relegation.
- He was in South Korea's 2026 World Cup squad, playing 45 minutes vs South Africa.
“It’s sad news for all of us. We’re now hoping the operation and his recovery go as smoothly and quickly as possible.”
— Rouven Schröder
Gladbach open the new season at Schott Mainz in the DFB Cup before facing RB Leipzig.
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