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Sent off Saturday Schlotterbeck was shown a red card in the 21st minute of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Schlotterbeck was an early exit from Saturday's match, with the defender sent off after pushing Marco Grull. This will leave him suspended for a match, missing the Feb. 1 match against Heidenheim. Waldemar Anton will likely enter the call in his absence, with Schlotterbeck set to return against Stuttagrt on Feb. 8.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from illness Schlotterbeck (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Kiel.

Impact Schlotterbeck is back with the club as is most of the team, returning from an illness that plagued the club. He immediately sees the start, a spot he is unlikely to lose. He has started in all 22 of his appearances, only missing out when injured, ill or suspended.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Schlotterbeck is out for Friday's match against Leverkusen due to an illness, accoridng to his club.

Impact Schlotterbeck will stay sidelined Friday, with the defender affected by an illness that has swept over the club. He is a regular starter, so this is forcing a change, with Almugera Kabar and Yannk Luhrs serving in the middle of the defense in his place. He will look to return when facing Kiel on Jan. 14 in their next contest.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for starting XI spot Schlotterbeck (knee) is back in the lineup for Sunday's match versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Schlotterbeck had been diagnosed with a ligament injury to his knee, however he looked to make a quicker recovery than originally expected and is good to go for the Hoffenheim clash. He's played in all but one Bundesliga match this season, assisting twice while making 36 clearances, 30 tackles and 10 blocks.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ligament injury Schlotterbeck (undisclosed) is out for the time being due to a ligament injury, according to his club.

Impact Schlotterbeck is heading to the sidelines, as he suffered an injury in Wednesday's loss to Barcelona. This will leave him out for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim, questionable to return before the start of the new year. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Emre Can possibly moving to the middle of the defense due to the numerous injuries in the defensive department.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck taken off on stretcher with ankle injury in loss to Barcelona

Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck was carried off on a stretcher with what seemed to be a severe ankle injury near the end of his team’s loss to Barcelona in the Champions Lea...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Stretchered off Schlotterbeck was stretchered off after Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Schlotterbeck couldn't come off under his own power during Wednesday's loss and needed a stretcher off. It's not clear what the exact injury is but there's concern for a serious injury of course. Schlotterbeck will likely be in heavy doubt for a Sunday clash with Hoffenheim.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in two straight Schlotterbeck had an assist while creating four chances and making seven clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Gladbach.

Impact Schlotterbeck set up Jamie Gittens in the 64th minute to open the scoring in the match while leading Dortmund in both chances created and clearances. The defender has assists in back-to-back matches and is on a creative hot streak with six chances created over that stretch, half of his season total.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Schlotterbeck assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 7-1 victory against Celtic.

Impact Schlotterbeck created Sehrou Guirassy's goal in the 66th minute with his first assist in the season. The centerback also helped on defense, leading Dortmund in clearances (three). That was his sixth start in the campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Schlotterbeck has cleared his suspension after sitting out Friday's 4-2 win against Heidenheim.

Impact Schlotterbeck is back as an option for the yellow and black, as he is no longer suspended and is eligible to face Stuttgart on Sunday in their next Bundesliga match. He should return to the starting XI immediately, as he is clearly one of their better central defenders and has s solid impact on both sides of the ball.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown two yellow cards Schlotterbeck was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Schlotterbeck was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 73rd minute forcing Dortmund down to ten men. The defender will miss Dortmund's next match against Heidenheim through suspension.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly ever-present in 2023-24 Schlotterbeck recorded 43 starts and 45 appearances between the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League during the 2023/24 season, racking up two goals, three assists, 96 tackles...

Impact Schlotterbeck started in all but two of his 45 appearances throughout a campaign that saw Dortmund finish as runner-ups in the UEFA Champions League, and he often formed a stellar pairing at center-back regardless of whether he was playing alongside Mats Hummels or Niklas Sule. Schlotterbeck will represent Germany in the 2024 Euros as well.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clever assist in UCL semifinal Schlotterbeck assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact During the game's 35th minute, Schlotterbeck was behind the pitch's halfway line when it looked like he was going to pass a ball back to his goalkeeper. Instead, the center-back successfully put forward a long ball to Niclas Fullkrug, who made sure his defender teammate's exquisite pass did not go to waste. The assist marks Schlotterbeck's second during Champions League action this season and second across his last five games in all league-based appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key defensive performance Schlotterbeck (suspension) registered four tackles (three won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Schlotterbeck was central to the success of the Broussia Dortmund defensive effort Saturday in their 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen. Schlotterbeck has started in every Bundesliga match for Dortmund this season (24 matches). He has scored twice and contributed to six clean sheet efforts in those matches. Scholotterbeck will miss Dortmund's midweek UCL match versus PSV due to suspension.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Schlotterbeck scored once from two shots (one on target) and created one chance in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Schlotterbeck scored his second of the season when he headed in Marco Reus' header. The centre-back also won three of his four tackles and made two clearances and has appeared in all but one game this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal against Bochum Schlotterbeck had two shots on goal, made four tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception and drew three fouls, but scored an own goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Bo...

Impact Schlotterbeck was once again solid at the heart of the defense, but, unfortunately for him and for Dortmund, his biggest highlight of the game ended up being a very unfortunate play where he sent the ball into his own net to draw things level at 1-1 just before halftime. With five shots and 23 clearances over his last five league starts, the center-back will hope to have the chance to play and bounce back during Friday's visit to Heidenheim.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Saturday Schlotterbeck (strain) is in the starting lineup to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact The center-back was forced off with a muscular injury last weekend against Bayer Leverkusen, but the injury wasn't severe, and he will remain in the starting lineup alongside Mats Hummels at center-back. Schlotterbeck has been a regular starter for Dortmund this season and has been in the XI in every game he's been available for between the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League. He has racked up 14 clearances, nine tackles and five interceptions across his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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