NICO SCHLOTTERBECK NEWS

Injury deemed non-serious Schlotterbeck (thigh) doesn't have a serious thigh injury, national team manager Hansi Flick told reporters.

Impact Schlotterbeck came off in the 86th minute holding his thigh, but the move was deemed precautionary. The defender is expected to return to the pitch before Saturday's trip to Munich, and could be straight back in the starting XI for the crucial match.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Germany's rebuilding hurt by Havertz, Schlotterbeck absences

Germany coach Hansi Flick’s quest to rebuild has been hampered once again

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up thigh injury Schlotterbeck will miss the German National Team's international friendly against Belgium on Tuesday after suffering a thigh injury.

Impact Schlotterbeck had to sub out of Saturday's win over Peru in the 86th minute, and he's now returning to Dortmund rather than remaining with the national team in order to recover from a thigh injury. He will be questionable for Der Klassiker when the Bundesliga season resumes against Bayern Munich next weekend, with Mats Hummels an option to replace him in central defense if necessary for the match.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at Schalke Schlotterbeck scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, made one tackle (zero won), one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Schalke 04.

Impact Schlotterbeck scored the opener in the 38th minute, but they couldn't hold the lead to earn the road win. The centerback now has five goals in the season, to go with three assists. He had a pretty quiet outing after his goal, though, as they conceded twice in the second half.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Dortmund to clean sheet Schlotterbeck made three tackles (winning all three) and five clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Schlotterbeck helped Dortmund keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Wednesday. The center back finished with the second highest amount of tackles and clearances on the team while helping Dortmund to their third clean sheet in seven Champions League appearances when he's on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Schlotterbeck had one assist on one chance created, intercepted four passes and made four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win at Werder Bremen.

Impact Schlotterbeck recorded his fourth assist of the season Saturday, as he found Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in the 67th minute for the opening goal of the match. The centerback has recorded seven goal contributions in the league this season (three goals and four assists), a surprisingly high number for a player in his position. He also played well defensively Saturday as he usually does, intercepting four passes and making four clearances in 90 minutes of play.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against former team Schlotterbeck scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 5-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Schlotterbeck found the back of the net in the 25th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third in 19 appearances for the centerback to go along with three assists.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Dortmund to clean sheet Schlotterbeck blocked two shots, made four interceptions, a tackle and a clearance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schlotterbeck helped Dortmund keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Sunday. The centerback has now helped his club to six clean sheets in 18 appearances, leading Dortmund in tackles won, blocks and clearances.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Schlotterbeck scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Schlotterbeck piled on the offense during Sunday's win, scoring and assisting in an excellent showing. The center-back has had an impressive season offensively, especially with his defensive role and is showing no signs of slowing down. Schlotterbeck and Dortmund have been somewhat lackluster defensively, giving all parts of the defense a volatile floor.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japan gets 2 late goals to upset Germany 2-1 at World Cup

Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals to give Japan a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, subs off after poor defense Schlotterbeck scored a goal while playing 60 minutes of Friday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Schlotterbeck found the back of the net in the 40th minute, scoring Dortmund's second goal of the match and his first league goal with the club. While the goal was nice, what stood out more in the match was the terrible partnership between Schlotterbeck and Mats Hummels as they were out of sorts nearly from kickoff.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Germany taking Moukoko, 17, to World Cup; Reus misses out

Germany is taking 17-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to the World Cup but Borussia Dortmund teammates Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have missed out

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes six clearances against Bochum Schlotterbeck made two tackles (both won) and six clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Schlotterbeck and another solid performance at the heart of the defense, pacing all players in clearances and imposing his will against opposing forwards all times. The center-back is surpassing expectations in his first campaign with Dortmund, having started 17 of the 19 contests in all competitions and being among the top 10 Bundesliga players in both tackles and blocks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy for clean sheet Schlotterbeck had four tackles (four won) in Tuesday's 0-0 draw to Manchester City.

Impact Schlotterbeck made four tackles as he was kept busy to hold Manchester City off the score sheet. The center-back has been a consistent contributor behind the ball and has become a nailed-on starter since joining Dortmund. Schlotterbeck has six clean sheets in all competitions while also providing some offensive upside with two assists.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, comes off early Schlotterbeck tallied an assist on one chance created during Saturday's 5-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. He subbed off during the 56th minute with a minor leg issue.

Impact Schlotterbeck was replaced by Emre Can during the 56th minute of this contest as a precaution after apparently feeling something in his calf. Prior to coming off, he assisted on Jude Bellingham's 53rd minute goal. The issue is not believed to be serious enough to keep Schlotterbeck out for any length.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five tackles in loss Schlotterbeck had two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Schlotterbeck was finally tested defensively, and showed that he is up to the task, making five tackles and two blocks to keep the game close. While it wasn't enough to get a point Schlotterbeck has been the best performing defender for Dortmund, and should have immense clean sheet upside throughout the 2022/23 campaign. Schlotterbeck and Dortmund haven't kept a clean sheet in October, something they will hope to correct against a poor Stuttgart side next time out.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist in draw Schlotterbeck assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Schlotterbeck set up Anthony Modeste for the equalizer deep in stoppage time while also filling the stat sheet defensively. The big center-back has been an immediate starter for Dortmund, putting him in one of the best situations in Germany, and giving him clean sheet upside in any match. Schlotterbeck might see rotation during a busy October schedule, but remains the top option.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in derby win Schlotterbeck created a chance and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Schalke. He also made a block, a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Schlotterbeck returned to the XI in Sunday's Revierderby win after coming off the bench against Man City in the mid-week Champions League fixture. He's started eight of Dortmund's nine matches this season across the UCL and Bundesliga, keeping five clean sheets in central defense.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No room for Götze, Hummels in Germany squad before World Cup

Germany coach Hansi Flick has hinted at his World Cup plans by leaving Mario Götze and Mats Hummels out of his 24-man squad for upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and En...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in multiple defensive stats Schlotterbeck blocked a shot, made four tackles (winning two) and three clearances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Schlotterbeck was a part of the Dortmund back four that conceded all three goals past the 89th minute in Saturday's loss. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, tackles and clearances in the defeat.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teenagers rescue Dortmund with late 3-1 win in Freiburg

Two teenagers have helped Borussia Dortmund come from behind with late goals to beat host Freiburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Dortmund visits Freiburg for Schlotterbeck reunion

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck makes a quick return to Freiburg with his new team Borussia Dortmund to get the Bundesliga’s second round underway

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes five clearances Schlotterbeck crossed once inaccurately, made an interception, three tackles (winning two) and five clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schlotterbeck helped Dortmund keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The centerback finished with the third highest amount of interceptions and tackles on the team while leading Dortmund with five clearances in the win.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski gone, but Bayern Munich looks even stronger

Robert Lewandowski is gone but Bayern Munich is getting stronger

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA Nations League: England fortunate to salvage draw vs. Germany

Although a World Cup favorite, England sure haven’t looked like world-beaters in the UEFA Nations League, Doug McIntyre writes.

JUNE 7, 2022