Having earned a repute as a “card captor” for his penchant for selecting up yellow and crimson playing cards in Germany, the Korean nationwide soccer staff midfielder Jens Castrop mentioned Tuesday he’ll attempt to keep disciplined whereas on worldwide responsibility right here this month.
Castrop, born in Germany to a Korean mom and a German father, earned his third consecutive call-up to the nationwide staff. The midfielder for Borussia Monchengladbach took the sphere in three of the previous 4 Korean matches and can seemingly obtain important taking part in time in opposition to Bolivia on Friday and Ghana subsequent Tuesday, with three veteran midfielders — Hwang In-beom of Feyenoord, Paik Seung-ho of Birmingham Metropolis and Lee Dong-gyeong of Ulsan HD FC — all sidelined with accidents.
“I believe crucial half is that they’re having good restoration and coming again as quick as attainable as a result of they’re crucial for the staff with nice qualities,” Castrop informed reporters earlier than a coaching session on the Nationwide Soccer Middle in Cheonan, 90 kilometers south of Seoul. “For me, it would not matter in the event that they’re injured and I’ve extra time to play or present myself. A very powerful half is that they arrive again match and have a very good restoration.”
And for Castrop to capitalize on this chance, he has to remain on the sphere.
He acquired 11 yellow playing cards in 25 matches within the second-tier 2. Bundesliga final season. Along with his membership promoted to the highest competitors for this season, Castrop was proven a direct crimson card for a tough deal with within the nineteenth minute of a Bundesliga match in opposition to Bayern Munich on Oct. 25. Following his staff’s 3-0 loss, Castrop was slapped with a two-match ban.
Castrop mentioned it was “unfortunate” that he bought the crimson card when all he needed was “to be slightly bit lively, take alternatives and attempt to win these duels” in opposition to a giant opponent.
Castrop insisted he’ll attempt to stay aggressive with out being reckless whereas taking part in for Korea.
“I am very assured in saying that I will not get a crimson card right here,” Castrop mentioned with a smile. “That is my taking part in model and I will not change it however hopefully, I will not get crimson playing cards right here.”
With three matches below his belt with the nationwide staff, Castrop mentioned he’s “feeling extra assured each time I come right here.”
“I all the time attempt to present myself, be as assured as attainable and get my qualities on the pitch and assist the staff,” he mentioned. “However having a very good time right here and making mates, this is essential for me.”
