Gladbach suffer injury blow as Castrop out for several months | OneFootball

Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed on Saturday that central midfielder Jens Castrop will be sidelined for months with a shoulder injury sustained in the 15-0 win over FC Rottach-Egern on Wednesday.

It is the third setback of pre-season for Gladbach, with Fabio Chiarodia and new signing Juchym Konoplija also picking up injuries.

Castrop was a regular last season after arriving from 2. Bundesliga side Nürnberg.

The 23-year-old played at the World Cup as South Korea were knocked out in the group stage.

Rouven Schröder called it bitter news for everyone and expressed hope for a swift recovery.

Gladbach beat fellow Bundesliga side Hoffenheim 4-1 in a friendly yesterday.

Source: BuLi News

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