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.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia 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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