NICO SCHLOTTERBECK NEWS

Forced off with muscle injury Schlotterbeck was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen with a muscle injury.

Impact Schlotterbeck was forced off in the 64th minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Antonios Papadopoulos. More information about Schlotterbeck's extent of injury should be available in either the buildup to mid week DFB Pokal action or Sunday's match against Leipzig.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leverkusen Schlotterbeck (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against Leverkusen.

Impact The central defender came off against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, but he recovered in time to play here. He'll partner next to Mats Hummels at center-back in a tough matchup against one of the most in-form teams in Europe.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off in second half Schlotterbeck was forced off with a potential injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Milan.

Impact Schlotterbeck came off early in the second half despite getting the start. It's unclear if it was due to injury or perhaps fatigue in his first match back. Whatever the cause Salih Ozcan came on to replace him, a somewhat surprising move considering Ozcan isn't much of a central defender.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Schlotterbeck (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's UCL clash with AC Milan.

Impact Schlotterbeck was able to recover from a minor injury and is starting Tuesday. He's started all five matches in the UCL this season, totaling an assist with 15 clearances at center back for the team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Encounters undisclosed injury Schlotterbeck trained individually on Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Milan but is still expected to play, according to manager Edin Terzic. "Nico Schlotterbeck will train...

Impact Schlotterbeck's loss could make a huge gap in the defense if he is not fit to go on Tuesday, seeing Niklas Sule is already out ill, and Dortmund doesn't have too many reinforcements in the middle of the defense. Luckily for the club, Schlotterbeck is still expected to play; if he does, he should be a sure starter. The player will still have to undergo testing before the match to ensure he is fit, but he should be a sight in the defense against Milan.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist Schlotterbeck assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Newcastle United.

Impact Schlotterbeck got on the scoresheet with his second goal contribution in his last three matches, setting up Felix Nmecha for the only goal Wednesday. It's another clean sheet as well for Schlotterbeck, who has now kept three in his last four matches and four total in all competitions. Schlotterbeck has been the constant in this defense, with Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels rotating as his defensive partner.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes home first of the season Schlotterbeck scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Schlotterbeck scored a screamer from outside the box for his first goal of this campaign. The defender is a rock in defense for Dortmund and is relied on heavily to initiate attacks from the back.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues major role Schlotterbeck has started and played 90 minutes in every match he has been available for.

Impact Schlotterbeck continues to be one of the most consistent players in the starting XI. The center-back is the first name on the team sheet and takes a major role in every match in all competitions. Schlotterbeck has made 18 clearances and 10 tackles in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharing workload Schlotterbeck has started two of Dortmund's three matches to open the season, sharing the starts with Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels.

Impact Schlotterbeck was an unused substitute in the season opener after coming back from a pre-season muscular injury. With the Champions League getting ready to kick off Sept. 19 versus PSG, Schlotterbeck may have to continue sharing the central defensive spot with both Sule and Hummels.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in Pokal match Schlotterbeck (strain) went 61 minutes versus Schott Mainz on Saturday, registering two tackles and one block.

Impact Schlotterbeck came off the bench in Saturday's Pokal clash but could be in line for a spot in the starting XI after Niklas Sule was forced off due to injury. If Sule can't play in the Bundesliga opener against Koln on Saturday, Schlotterbeck should be in contention to start now that his own injuries concerns are behind him.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in team training Schlotterbeck (strain) was active in team training Tuesday, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Schlotterbeck returned to full team training Tuesday after an injury while on tour with Las Vegas saw him return to Dortmund. The defender has more than a week before the Bundesliga opener and is expected to start the season in the starting XI alongside Niklas Sule.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Germany Schlotterbeck suffered a strain during the team's preseason camp in Las Vegas and will be heading back to Germany for treatment.

Impact Schlotterbeck will look to be ready for the start of the season, though the severity of his injury is still unknown, He fell out of favor during the last two months of the season due to injuries and will have to work extra harder if wants to keep his starting center back role over Mats Hummels and Niklas Sule.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Regular starter in most of 2022/23 Schlotterbeck recorded four goals, five assists, 18 shots, 68 clearances, 59 tackles and 32 interceptions across 28 appearances (27 starts) during the 2022/23 season.

Impact Schlotterbeck started every Bundesliga match for Dortmund until April 1, but then he missed six of the club's last eight contests, tallying just one start in that span. Even if Dortmund lost the title in the season's final week and despite the injury that affected him in the last matches, Schlotterbeck had an excellent year and should be a regular starter during the 2023/24 campaign as well.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Schlotterbeck assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Schlotterbeck made his return, coming off the bench for just a single minute. The big center-back got on the scoresheet during that cameo, earning his fifth Bundesliga assist. It's been an incredible debut in Dortmund for Schlotterbeck with four goals and five assists and a lead in the title race heading into the final matchday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Schlotterbeck is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday.

Impact Schlotterbeck returns from a thigh injury in time to take up a role in Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chance for return Schlotterbeck (thigh) has a chance to return before a Sunday clash with Wolfsburg, manager Edin Terzic announced.

Impact Schlotterbeck re-aggravated a thigh injury but was able to train throughout the week and now has a chance to return Sunday. If he's unable to do so it would be Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels forming a partnership in central defense once more.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Sunday Schlotterbeck (thigh) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg, Ruhr Nachrichten report.

Impact Schlotterbeck aggravated a long-term thigh injury during a clash with Frankfurt and is now a doubt for another match. The new signing has taken a major role in the starting XI and cemented himself as the future of the defense, but may have to end the season on the sideline. If he is sidelined it would be Mats Hummels and Niklas Sule pairing in central defense.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravated injury confirmed Schlotterbeck (thigh) aggravated the torn fiber in his thigh, and is a heavy doubt for Friday's clash with Bochum, Bild.de reports.

Impact Schlotterbeck made his come back from a thigh injury and got the start during a 4-0 win over Frankfurt on Saturday. The center-back only lasted 25 minutes before being brought off with what was feared to be a re-aggravated thigh injury. It appears those fears were confirmed, with a chance for the injury to prove to be a long-term problem.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Schlotterbeck (thigh) only made it 25 minutes during Saturday's 4-0 win over Frankfurt before coming off wit an undisclosed issue.

Impact Schlotterbeck was returning to the starting XI after missing two matches with a thigh injury. It's uncertain how serious the injury was, but it forced him off after less than 30 minutes. Schlotterbeck's biggest concern would be that he re-aggravated the thigh injury. If Schlotterbeck is ruled out it would be Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Frankfurt Schlotterbeck (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Frankfurt.

Impact Schlotterbeck trained fully during Friday's session, so it's not surprising to see him in the lineup, considering the injuries that are affecting Dortmund's defensive line at the moment. He will slot in at center-back next to Mats Hummels while Niklas Sule (hamstring) is on the bench.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Schlotterbeck (thigh) trained fully during Friday's session, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Schlotterbeck returned to full team training and is available once more. It's unclear if Schlotterbeck will be available for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt, after three weeks on the sideline it's possible that Schlotterbeck will return to the bench to try and regain some fitness.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss more time Schlotterbeck (thigh) is expected to be out for a few more weeks, according to manager Edin Terzic. "Nico Schlotterbeck will not be available to us in the next few weeks".

Impact Schlotterbeck will have to spent a few weeks on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury over the weekend. The team will now have to due without their start defender, with veteran Mats Hummels likely to return to his starting center back role in his absence.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck out with muscle tear

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck will be out “for the time being” with a muscle tear he picked up in the 4-2 loss to title rival Bayern Munich on Saturday

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't make half time Schlotterbeck generated one tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Bayern Munich. He was injured and subbed out in the 44th minute.

Impact Schlotterbeck was an injury doubt coming into Saturday's loss and didn't make it to halftime, coming off for Mats Hummels. The center-back would be a major loss if the injury he aggravated proved to be serious. Schlotterbeck has formed an impressive partnership with Niklas Sule in the defense, keeping eight clean sheets in 26 starts.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Der Klassiker Schlotterbeck is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Schlotterbeck returns from a thigh injury in time to start for Dortmund on Saturday. The defender partners Niklas Sule in the center of the Dortmund back four having helped his club keep eight clean sheets in 25 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE