Two-Game Ban for Mönchengladbach's Castrop - Borussia Mönchengladbach's Jens Castrop Suspended for Two Matches
Borussia Mönchengladbach faces a setback with midfielder Jens Castrop receiving a two-match suspension for a reckless challenge during a Bundesliga game against Bayern Munich. Trainer Eugen Polanski will have to plan without Castrop for the next two league fixtures. Castrop's suspension comes after he was sent off in the 19th minute of the match against Bayern Munich. The disciplinary committee has ruled that he will miss the upcoming games against VfL Wolfsburg and SC Freiburg. However, he remains eligible to play in the DFB-Pokal match against Karlsruher SC. The suspension is final and not subject to appeal, leaving Borussia Mönchengladbach to adjust their tactics and lineup for the affected Bundesliga games. Borussia Mönchengladbach will have to cope without Jens Castrop for the next two Bundesliga matches due to his suspension. Trainer Eugen Polanski will need to strategize accordingly, with the team's midfield dynamics set to change temporarily.