Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match

Sep 13, 2025

Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match



Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match
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That's not true.

On the 10th (Korea time), Bild, Germany, published an article titled 「Kastrov in the World Cup dilemma」. In short, it means that his position in Mönchengladbach could be reduced due to problems such as jet lag by choosing Korean nationality. According to Bild's argument, it will be difficult for many Asian players, including Korean players, to play in Germany.

Castrov was Hong Myung-bo's biggest harvest in September, preparing for the 2026 World Cup in North Korea and the U.S. Castrov, the first foreign-born mixed-race player in the history of Korean football, moved from the German Football Association (DFB) to the Korean Football Association (KFA) and wore the national flag. Coach Hong Myung-bo also expressed high expectations, saying, `The style that is not currently in the national team.' Germany also showed a lot of interest as he was highly anticipated to be selected for the German Under-21 national team.




Kastroff lived up to expectations 100 per cent. Castrov, who made his A-match debut as a substitute against the U.S. on the 7th, immediately caught the eye. Simple connection in the defense, defense, and quick movement in the offensive side were outstanding. The amount of activity moving non-stop in the midfield and the steady off-the-ball movement to receive the ball were also impressive. In the 37th minute of the second half, the scene of trying to de-pressure and attack in the midfield through direct dribbling was enough to arouse fans' admiration.

Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match
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After playing for about 27 minutes, Kastroff also complied with detailed statistics such as 88% pass success rate, one clearing, two interceptions, two restoration of public ownership, and two successful contests. Coach Hong said "It was his first game, but he showed his preparation well in his own way." I think it will be a good help to the team in the future" he evaluated.

Castrov was listed in the starting lineup in the match against Mexico on the 10th. Both body and mind are ready to sing along to the national anthem. Castrov said "It was a very proud and happy moment to debut. Emotions also came up. "I tried to concentrate on the game as much as I could, but I was very proud of the moment the national anthem came out. I learned the national anthem at home." Then "I heard from my brothers that they were so moved that my mother cried and screamed when she saw me. The brothers were very happy, too"I think it's a fantastic moment."," he said with a smile.




He also made a strong impression as a 'World Cup main player'. Active activity, fast speed, and energetic play were basic, and he also had excellent ability to keep the ball. Mexico took the lead early in the first half, but Castrov turned the game around in the 9th minute of the first half. If Bae Joon-ho's shot led to the first goal, it could have developed into a completely different trend.

Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match
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According to soccer statistics site Footmob, Castro made a total of 31 ball touches and 19 of his 24 pass opportunities, recording an accuracy of 79%. He recorded one pass connection to the final third. In defense, he recovered five times, recording the most number of times in both teams along with Lee Kang-in. He has won three of the five contests. Footmob rated the South Korean team 6.4 points in the first half, while Castrov scored 6.5 points.

Coach Hong only used Castrov in the first half to protect the players. The national flag is no longer awkward. He is expected to make his debut on the domestic stage through friendly matches with Brazil (10th) and Paraguay (14th) next month. Kastroff "It was a great honor to start. "I wish I could have played a little more, but it's a shame. "The goal is to come back to the national team with the coach's choice. "I would feel different and quite happy to play in Korea again against a strong team called Brazil. I hoped for another tomorrow."




However, Bild poured cold water on this atmosphere. Bild said 'Instead of his World Cup dream, he could now lose his starting position at Mönchengladbach. Then, during the A-match period, Kastroff is Gerardo CeoHe missed a good opportunity to appeal to coach Ane. A friendly against Schalke, of course, could have played against Werder Bremen on Sunday. However, he is not expected to return to training until Friday due to jet lag following the U.S. away game. If he plays in the A-match games in October and November to realize his World Cup dream, he will have to travel long distances to Asia.

Forced by the media, Castrov will lose his position after returning to the national team. Expect to be excluded from the selection of the Bremen match
Many players travel long distances for the A-match, but Bild wrote an article that was close to a malicious comment that he would not be able to play in the weekend game at all. Bild says 'Mönchengladbach is currently free at right fullback due to Jo Skelly's departure from the club due to a muscle problem. In the match against Schalke, Oscar Frallo played for the position. Kevin Diggs could play. Castrov did not get a positive score against Stuttgart.

Kicker expected a starting list for the Mönchengladbach and Bremen games, with Castrov on the bench, not the starting list. Castrov also played as a substitute in both previous matches. He seems likely to play as a substitute for three consecutive games.

What is fortunate is that Mönchengladbach's response is completely different. Roland Firkus Mönchengladbach, the general manager, defended Castrov. He said "Kastroff is a young player. It is natural for young players to make mistakes in the Bundesliga. "We don't blame him at all. He knows he has to concentrate. This is a learning process, and I'm sure Castrov will do it well.'

In the end, it all depends on doing castrope. If he gains confidence and shows good performance through this A match, he can secure Mönchengladbach's main position. On the other hand, if he fails, he may become distant from the national team. This is, of course, the principle of a professional. It doesn't make any difference if you change your nationality.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.