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Jens Castrop returns after shoulder injury in Borussia Monchengladbach draw
Jens Castrop returned to competitive football after 86 days out with a shoulder injury.
The 23-year-old came on as a substitute for Borussia Monchengladbach against Paderborn in Germany's Bundesliga on October 31.
He had surgery after dislocating his right shoulder during a pre-season friendly in August.
Castrop was born in Germany to a German father and Korean mother, and chose to represent South Korea.
The match ended 0-0, leaving Monchengladbach 18th in the league with four points from eight games.
He can play as a wing-back or central midfielder, giving South Korea options in different positions.
Castrop missed South Korea's November squad, but could return to the national team if he earns regular playing time.
South Korea have the 2027 Asian Cup in January, and his progress at club level could help his chances of selection.
Jens Castrop returned from a shoulder injury as Borussia Monchengladbach drew 0-0 with Paderborn in the Bundesliga.
Castrop came on for Wael Mohya in the 77th minute of the October 31 match at Borussia-Park.
He had injured his right shoulder in a preseason friendly on August 6 and underwent surgery.
Reports described his absence as about three months, about four months or 86 days.
Castrop said he felt confident in the shoulder but would build up his training and playing time gradually.
- Who
- Jens Castrop, Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.
- What
- He returned from a shoulder injury as a substitute in a 0-0 draw with Paderborn.
- When
- October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Borussia-Park in Monchengladbach, Germany.
- Why
- He had been recovering from a right shoulder dislocation that required surgery.
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Castrop injured his right shoulder during a preseason friendly against FC Rottach-Egern.
He underwent surgery and focused on rehabilitation.
Castrop came on as a substitute against Paderborn, making his return to competitive action.
Borussia Monchengladbach and Paderborn drew 0-0.
- Match
- Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Paderborn
- Competition
- 2026-27 Bundesliga, eighth round
- Substitution
- Castrop replaced Wael Mohya in the 77th minute
- Injury
- Right shoulder dislocation on August 6, 2026
- Return
- 86 days after the injury, according to Money Today
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What people are saying
This was a moment I had been waiting for for a really long time.
I am completely confident in my right shoulder.
It was a really terrible period.