Jens Castrop to undergo shoulder surgery, sidelining him for months
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop faces a lengthy absence after the club confirmed he will have surgery on his injured shoulder. The injury occurred during a pre-season friendly against FC Rottach-Egern, leading to further examinations that revealed the need for surgery. Castrop has previously recovered from a knee injury but must now focus on rehabilitation. The timeline for his return remains unspecified as the club expresses disappointment over the setback.
- •Castrop dislocated his shoulder in a pre-season match.
- •He was set to undergo surgery in the coming days.
- •Castrop previously overcame a knee injury before joining Gladbach.
- •The exact recovery timeline from the shoulder surgery is unclear.
- •Gladbach sporting director expressed disappointment over the injury.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Gladbach suffer injury blow as Castrop out for several months
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Mönchengladbach confirm major shoulder surgery for midfielder Jens Castrop
"Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed on Saturday that central midfielder Jens Castrop will be sidelined for months due to a shoulder injury. The South Korean international suffered the injury during Gl...
"Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop faces several months on the sidelines after the Bundesliga club confirmed that the South Korean international requires surgery on his injured shoulder...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:58 PMGladbach suffer injury blow as Castrop out for several months
Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed on Saturday that central midfielder Jens Castrop will be sidelined for months due to a shoulder injury. The South Korean international suffered the injury during Gl...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:55 PMBorussia Mönchengladbach confirm major shoulder surgery for midfielder Jens Castrop
Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop faces several months on the sidelines after the Bundesliga club confirmed that the South Korean international requires surgery on his injured shoulder...
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