3 months ago
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. Castrop dislocated his shoulder during Gladbach's pre-season friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and subsequently returned to his club's headquarters for further examinations.
Those examinations have now delivered the worst-case scenario. Gladbach confirmed on Saturday that the 23-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be unavailable for several months. Gladbach have not provided a specific timetable for Castrop's return.
Gladbach secured Castrop from 1. FC Nürnberg for a reported €4.5m in February 2025, several months before the midfielder was due to actually arrive at Borussia Park. The Köln academy product had developed into one of Nürnberg's most important players under Miroslav Klose and was regarded as a relatively rare box-to-box midfield profile.
His final months in Franconia nevertheless ended painfully. Castrop suffered a partial tear of the lateral ligament in his right knee during an April 2025 2. Bundesliga fixture against Paderborn. The midfielder required a stretcher and early fears suggested that he could face an extremely lengthy absence.
The diagnosis ultimately proved less devastating than initially feared. Castrop recovered in time to participate in Gladbach's preparations and gradually worked his way into Bundesliga football.
#castrop #midfielder #several #shoulder
Those examinations have now delivered the worst-case scenario. Gladbach confirmed on Saturday that the 23-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be unavailable for several months. Gladbach have not provided a specific timetable for Castrop's return.
Gladbach secured Castrop from 1. FC Nürnberg for a reported €4.5m in February 2025, several months before the midfielder was due to actually arrive at Borussia Park. The Köln academy product had developed into one of Nürnberg's most important players under Miroslav Klose and was regarded as a relatively rare box-to-box midfield profile.
His final months in Franconia nevertheless ended painfully. Castrop suffered a partial tear of the lateral ligament in his right knee during an April 2025 2. Bundesliga fixture against Paderborn. The midfielder required a stretcher and early fears suggested that he could face an extremely lengthy absence.
The diagnosis ultimately proved less devastating than initially feared. Castrop recovered in time to participate in Gladbach's preparations and gradually worked his way into Bundesliga football.
#castrop #midfielder #several #shoulder
3 months ago
Bayern Munich youngster Maycon Cardozo is having himself a preseason. The winger prospect is a candidate for loan, with no shortage of interest thanks to his performances, but also may have a shot to stay in Bavaria and feature for Vincent Kompany.
That appears to be where he wants to be, per a report from Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau, as captured by iMiaSanMia:
Maycon Cardozo's strong performances during pre-season have not gone unnoticed. Several clubs from Germany and abroad have inquired about his situation with a view to a potential loan deal. No final decision has been made yet regarding the player's future. As things stand, there are strong indications that Cardozo wants to stay at Bayern and recommend himself for more game time with the first team [kerry_hau]
Cardozo played just a handful of times for the Bayern seniors last season — two Bundesliga substitute appearances, 34 minutes in total. He's still just 17. But he plays with a maturity that belies his years, and he has impressed in Bayern's preseason friendlies so far, being a threatening presence against Jeju SK and having an absolute ball against FC Rottach-Egern.
Yes, it was just Rottach-Egern. But this was a player who went the distance and looked very much ready for the next step — not because of anything flashy he did but precisely because of his consistent composure. Let's take a closer look at just how often he pops up in the goals highlights from that one:
#cardozo #germany #egern #himself
That appears to be where he wants to be, per a report from Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau, as captured by iMiaSanMia:
Maycon Cardozo's strong performances during pre-season have not gone unnoticed. Several clubs from Germany and abroad have inquired about his situation with a view to a potential loan deal. No final decision has been made yet regarding the player's future. As things stand, there are strong indications that Cardozo wants to stay at Bayern and recommend himself for more game time with the first team [kerry_hau]
Cardozo played just a handful of times for the Bayern seniors last season — two Bundesliga substitute appearances, 34 minutes in total. He's still just 17. But he plays with a maturity that belies his years, and he has impressed in Bayern's preseason friendlies so far, being a threatening presence against Jeju SK and having an absolute ball against FC Rottach-Egern.
Yes, it was just Rottach-Egern. But this was a player who went the distance and looked very much ready for the next step — not because of anything flashy he did but precisely because of his consistent composure. Let's take a closer look at just how often he pops up in the goals highlights from that one:
#cardozo #germany #egern #himself
3 months ago
Most people know the general gist of Maycon Cardozo's rise through the ranks of Bayern Munich so far, but it is worth repeating how rapidly the pint sized magician has overcome every challenge thus far. Picked as part of the 2024 Bayern World Squad edition, the Brazilian impressed the likes of Roy Makaay and his fellow World Squad coaches so much that they unanimously agreed to recommend Bayern to sign the youngster from the Sports Thai Bavaria Academy in Thailand. He duly joined the U17s in January 2025, moved up to the U-19s in the summer, made it to the U-23s by January 2026 and made his first team debut under Vincent Kompany in March 2026 in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Now two 2026/27 preseason games are gone and Cardozo has passed his next challenge. Moved all over the pitch to unfamiliar positions, including on the right flank against Rottach-Egern, he nevertheless impressed. Nor are just his performances on the pitch impressive, multiple coaches have been impressed by the youngster's work ethic. Bildreports (as captured by iMiaSanMia) that Cardozo has an outside chance at a role with the first team for the 2026/27 season:
Maycon Cardozo has emerged as one of the winners of the first part of pre-season. The 17-year old Brazilian stood out in training with his work ethic and attacking drive, receiving recognition from Vincent Kompany. Cardozo also left a good impression in yesterday's friendly and is increasingly making a strong case for himself to be permanently included in the first team
FCB II head coach Dante was also impressed: "Maycon always gives it his all – always. I even had to stop him once and tell him he shouldn't always be sprinting. He is always motivated and focused, always thinking about the next ball. That's a great quality. With his attitude, he's a role model for our team."
Because of this commitment and performances, Cardozo will be included in the squad for the Asia tour, and could get game time in the friendlies there. After the tour, it will become clearer whether Cardozo has a realistic chance of playing a role for the first team this season.
#first #bayern #impressed
Now two 2026/27 preseason games are gone and Cardozo has passed his next challenge. Moved all over the pitch to unfamiliar positions, including on the right flank against Rottach-Egern, he nevertheless impressed. Nor are just his performances on the pitch impressive, multiple coaches have been impressed by the youngster's work ethic. Bildreports (as captured by iMiaSanMia) that Cardozo has an outside chance at a role with the first team for the 2026/27 season:
Maycon Cardozo has emerged as one of the winners of the first part of pre-season. The 17-year old Brazilian stood out in training with his work ethic and attacking drive, receiving recognition from Vincent Kompany. Cardozo also left a good impression in yesterday's friendly and is increasingly making a strong case for himself to be permanently included in the first team
FCB II head coach Dante was also impressed: "Maycon always gives it his all – always. I even had to stop him once and tell him he shouldn't always be sprinting. He is always motivated and focused, always thinking about the next ball. That's a great quality. With his attitude, he's a role model for our team."
Because of this commitment and performances, Cardozo will be included in the squad for the Asia tour, and could get game time in the friendlies there. After the tour, it will become clearer whether Cardozo has a realistic chance of playing a role for the first team this season.
#first #bayern #impressed
3 months ago
Once again, Bayern Munich's preseason trip to Tegernsee will conclude with a friendly against local club FC Rottach-Egern. While the match is more about community, fitness, and tradition than competition, the score lines over the past several meetings have become legendary.
Here is how the last three encounters have finished:
2019: Bayern Munich 23-0 FC Rottach-Egern
2023: Bayern Munich 27-0 FC Rottach-Egern
2024: Bayern Munich 14-1 FC Rottach-Egern
#egern #munich #tegernsee #trip
Here is how the last three encounters have finished:
2019: Bayern Munich 23-0 FC Rottach-Egern
2023: Bayern Munich 27-0 FC Rottach-Egern
2024: Bayern Munich 14-1 FC Rottach-Egern
#egern #munich #tegernsee #trip
3 months ago
Left back Nathaniel Brown has said he wants to continu8e to impress and Bayern Munich like at previous club Eintracht Frankfurt and in the German national team.
"I want to show what I can do. I know what I can do and what I can't," Brown said at his presentation on Wednesday at Bayern's pre-season training camp in the Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern.
"The coach has already shown me what I do well. I've spoken with him a lot. I want to play as many games as possible, help the team, and ultimately win ***** les."
Brown will compete with Alphonso Davies for the left back position. The Canada captain has been plagued by injuries, but Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said they are not really considering selling him.
Brown made a big impression in Frankfurt which brought him into the national team, where he was among very few German players to do well at the World Cup where the team went out in the last 32.
#team #german #national #well
"I want to show what I can do. I know what I can do and what I can't," Brown said at his presentation on Wednesday at Bayern's pre-season training camp in the Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern.
"The coach has already shown me what I do well. I've spoken with him a lot. I want to play as many games as possible, help the team, and ultimately win ***** les."
Brown will compete with Alphonso Davies for the left back position. The Canada captain has been plagued by injuries, but Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said they are not really considering selling him.
Brown made a big impression in Frankfurt which brought him into the national team, where he was among very few German players to do well at the World Cup where the team went out in the last 32.
#team #german #national #well
