Niklas Sule - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Remains out Sule (thigh) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference, according to Katharina Kupper from Ruhr 24.

Impact Sule picked up a thigh injury in the matchup against Mainz and remains sidelined as he works his way back from the setback. There is still no clear timetable for his return, leaving a noticeable dent in the depth of the back line, with the unit already running thin. In the meantime, young Luca Reggiani is in line for an expanded role as the defense looks to steady itself until reinforcements return to full health.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Sule (thigh) is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atalanta due to injury, the club announced.

Impact Sule picked up a thigh injury in Friday's win over Mainz and will sit out Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Atalanta after failing to train with the squad in the final session before the game. It is a tough hit for the Black and Yellow with Nico Schlotterbeck (muscular) and Filippo Mane (undisclosed) already ruled out while captain Emre Can (groin) remains a game-time call. If all three are unavailable, Luca Reggiani would be in line for a larger role against the Italians as Dortmund look to patch together their backline.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh issues Sule (thigh) was dealing with thigh issues and was replaced at the break of Friday's 4-0 victory against Mainz as a precaution.

Impact Sule felt tightness in his thigh leading up to kickoff and was pulled at halftime during Friday's 4-0 win over Mainz as a precaution, head coach Niko Kovac told reporters after the match. The center-back is set to undergo further evaluation in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue and whether it will force him into another stint on the sidelines. If he is ruled out, Luca Reggiani would be in line for an uptick in minutes across the back line for the Black and Yellow.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guirassy scores 2 and Dortmund cuts Bayern's Bundesliga lead to 6 points

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FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Sule (back) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Sule was deemed fit ahead of Saturday's match and is with the team, as the defender earns a spot on the bench. He is more of a rotational option when fit this season, appearing in six games while going unused often.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Sunday Sule (back) is an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Sule is back with the team after training earlier in the week, with the defender now training fully and deemed fit. He will likely return to a bench role now that he is fit and will hope to avoid injuries, more or a depth option between his multiple absences this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually, not an option Sule is out for Thursday's match against Inter Milan due to a back injury, according to manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Sule is going to be sidelined for the final league stage match of UCL play, with the defender suffering from a back injury. This will mark a second straight game out for the defender, luckily, a minor loss after he was unused in their past two games. A return could come at any time, potentially in their next few games.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assists vs Monchengladbach Sule assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Sule created Julian Brandt's opener in the 10th minute with his first assist in the campaign. He also led Dortmund with a season-high three tackles on defense. The centerback logged his third start in four overall appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund up to second in Bundesliga after comfortable win over Monchengladbach

A first half goal from Julian Brandt and a late second from Maximilian Beier have given Borussia Dortmund a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Bench option Sule (toe) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Glimt.

Impact Sule is back with the team this Wednesday after a toe injury left him sidelined for a few weeks, with this his first appearance on the team sheet since October. He has struggled with injuries this campaign and will hope to remain fit, likely to be more of a depth option this campaign.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Wednesday Sule (toe) returned to training and appears to be an option for Wednesday's match against Glimt, according to manager Niko Kovac. "All BVB players are fit to play. Niklas returned...

Impact Sule was likely to be an option Sunday but missed out, now turning his attention to Wednesday's outing. This comes after he was able to train, just needing to make it through to the team sheet. That said, he appears to be a late call, likely to be a bench option if selected for the match.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Left out Sule (toe) is out for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sule is not with the club Sunday despite being in training this week and an expected return, with the defender instead left out with his toe injury. It is unknown if he was just not selected or if the club is being cautious with his return, although a return should come soon.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Hoffenheim Sule (toe) is back available for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "Niki was back in team training today - we can draw from the full...

Impact Sule trained in full on Friday morning and is back available for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim after fully recovering from a toe injury that sidelined him since late October. This is good news for the Black and Yellow since he will bring a boost in the defense, although he will likely hold a rotational role in the back-three moving forward.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightly trains Sule (toe) was involved in a light training session, according to manager Niko Kovac. "We had a light training session today. Niki won't be there tomorrow."

Impact Sule continues to progress through his injury, with the defender able to do a light training session Monday. However, he is still not available for play, likely to need a week or two more to recover. He has been out since the end of October, a rough spell for the defender who always seems to have a nagging issue.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sule (toe) remains out for the time being, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "Niklas still has problems with his toe."

Impact Sule is still dealing with his toe injury and not available for the time being. His timeline for return is uncertain but his absence won't impact the starting squad since he is likely only a back-up option in the back-three of Dortmund.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Sule (toe) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hamburger.

Impact Sule missed the last two games due to a toe injury and has not been included in the squad for Saturday's clash against the red shorts. Although he was expected to train on Friday, the club has opted not to risk him just yet. That said, his ongoing role as a rotational option means his absence will not affect BVB's usual defensive setup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Hamburger Sule (toe) is expected to train on Friday but remains questionable for Saturday's clash against Hamburger, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference.

Impact Sule missed the last two games due to a toe injury and remains questionable to feature in Saturday's clash against the red shorts. The center-back is expected to train with the team on Friday and will likely be assessed after the session to know if he can be part of the match squad. That said, he will likely be a rotational option moving forward for BVB, therefore his potential absence won't impact the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against City Sule (toe) is ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City, the club announced.

Impact Sule is dealing with a toe injury and won't be available for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City in the Champions League. His absence will not impact the starting squad as he is likely fourth or fifth in the hierarchy within BVB's back-three setup.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes surprise start Sule (calf) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Sule has missed the beginning of the season due to a calf injury but is finally in for his return, with the defender starting in Wednesday's UCL contest. That said, this is his debut, giving the club more depth in the defense. He will now look to continue earning starting time, although a rotational role behind Ramy Bensebaini, Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck seems more likely.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga Preview: Cup trouble puts a question mark over Bayern's strong start

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AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Dortmund rewards coach Niko Kovač with contract extension

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač has extended his contract by a year through June 2027

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Guirassy sends Dortmund through against local rival Essen in German Cup

Serhou Guirassy has fired Borussia Dortmund into the second round of the German Cup with a 1-0 win at nearby Rot-Weiss Essen

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Dortmund's defensive worries deepen with Niklas Süle out for 2 months with a calf injury

Borussia Dortmund’s defensive worries have deepened with central defender Niklas Süle expected to be out for two months with a right calf injury sustained during a friendly game ag...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for two months out Sule suffered a calf injury in Sunday's preseason friendly and is set to miss the next two months, according to his club.

Impact Sule won't make the season opener and likely won't join the club until October, after it was deemed he suffered a muscle injury in his calf. This continues his struggles each of the past few seasons remaining fit, missing a solid chunk of last season with injury. This does mean the club loses its first defensive replacement off the bench, possibly forcing Almugera Kabar and Yan Couto into more minutes, as Nico Schlotterbeck (knee) is out until October as well. That said, Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton and Daniel Svensson are the likely center-back trio for opening day.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Sule (undisclosed) was forced off injured in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Juventus, according to the club.

Impact Sule was forced off in the first half of Sunday's pre-season friendly against Juventus due to an injury. The defender will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue, but he has been struggling to stay fit since last season and will likely hold a rotational role heading into 2025/26, leaving some space for Waldemar Anton or Ramy Bensebaini to have larger roles in the back three.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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