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Will return for weekend Sule (back) is set to return for Sunday's match against Bochum after returning to training, said manager Edin Terzic. "Sule was able to train and is returning".

Impact Sule was able to avoid any serious injury and is set to return after exiting last match with a back injury. With Mats Hummels set to return, the defender will likely start off the bench, with Nico Schlotterbeck and Hummels the expected starter at center back for Sunday's match.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in locker room at halftime Sule was forced off at halftime of Saturday's match against Koln due to a back injury.

Impact Sule stayed in the locker room at the break after dealing with a back injury in the first half. The center back was replaced by Hendry Blank.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Sule scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Sule maybe a center-back but he made the most of his chances to get forward during Saturday's loss, creating three chances and score a goal. It was a fantastic offensive showing from the defender but not one to overly chase as Sule just isn't that type of attacking threat more often than not.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Sule (illness) is in the starting lineup to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Sule returned to training after an illness and was spotted with the team Friday, so it's not surprising to see him available on the bench. Sule will be an alternative at center-back with Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck operating as the center-back pairing.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Sule (illness) was back in training Friday ahead of Saturday's clash with Leipzig, per manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Sule is set to return Saturday after missing the last two matches with an illness. With Marius Wolf injured, the defender could get the start after having previous starting twice during his has two games.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be option for Polka match Sule (illness) trained individually on Tuesday and may be an option for Wednesday's Pokal match against Stuttgart, according to manager Edin Terzic. "Sule and Bensebaini were able...

Impact Sule is hoping to be an option for Wednesday's Pokal match, solidifying his return for Saturday's match against Leipzig. The defender has been out for the past three matches dealing with an illness but may be ready to go after training individually. If he does get the nod, expect him to only be a bench option, as he has held more of a rotational role this season, starting in only five of the club's 18 matches so far.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Sule (illness) is not on the squad for Sunday's matchup against Leverkusen.

Impact Sule is not in the squad and will remain sidelined, meaning he's set to miss a third straight contest across all competitions. His next chance to play will come against RB Leipzig on Dec. 9, and in the meantime, Nico Schlotterbeck and Mats Hummels will partner in central defense.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still doubtful Sule (illness) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Leverkusen, according to manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Sule is still working his way back from a flu that ruled him out mid-week. It's not clear how long it will take him to recover fully but it does seem like Sule remains some way away from making a full recovery into the starting XI. If Sule can't go it will be Mats Hummels and one of Nico Schlotterbeck or Emre Can in central defense.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Sule will not be an option for Tuesday's match against Milan due to an illness, according to the club.

Impact Sule will be missing his second UCL match of the season as he has fallen ill ahead of the match. Fortunately for Dortmund, his absence won't be a major loss, seeing he has only started in five of their 16 contests this season. Expect Nick Schlotterbeck and Mats Hummels to continue in the starting roles while Sule tries to reach full health before Sunday's game against Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more Sule started the final two matches before the international break, going the full 90 in both.

Impact Sule has been the odd man out of late, though his two starts before the break actually came at right-back. It's worth noting that Sule offers next to nothing going forward even when handed the chance to start at full-back. Julian Ryerson and Marius Wolf aren't going away so it's likely that Sule could end up back on the bench.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in two of three matches Sule was named to the starting XI for two of Dortmund's opening three contests.

Impact Sule has found himself sharing the starting role with both Nico Schlotterbeck and Mats Hummels with each of the three central defenders making two starts through the first three matches. For his part, Sule has notched eight clearances, four blocks and two interceptions when called upon.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in league opener Sule (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Koln.

Impact Sule was expected to return for the Bundesliga opener after picking up a knock in the DFB Pokal, and he gets the nod alongside Mats Hummels at center-back. This means Nico Schlotterbeck will wait for an opportunity on the bench.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return for opener Sule (undisclosed) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Koln, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Sule is set to return for the opening match of the Bundesliga after suffering a knock during Saturday's DFB Pokal clash with Schott Mainz. The defender is expected to be the top choice in central defense alongside Nico Schlotterbeck.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Pokal clash early Sule was forced to come off in the 29th minute against Schott Mainz on Saturday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Sule's knock could raise doubts regarding his availability for the season opener versus Koln on Saturday. If the central defender is unable to play, Nico Schlotterbeck could be the preferred choice to replace him, especially considering Schlotterbeck was subbed on for the injured Sule on Saturday.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late equalizer Sule scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing three times inaccurately, creating two chances, making five tackles and four clearances during Saturday's 2-2 dra...

Impact Sule found the back of the net in the 96th minute, scoring to earn a point for Dortmund. The center back ends the year with two goals and three assists in 29 appearances while making 53 clearances and helping Dortmund to six clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Sule (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Frankfurt.

Impact Sule was reportedly not 100 percent fit to face Frankfurt and will wait for an opportunity on the bench, with Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck starting at center-back in a 4-3-3 setup.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Frankfurt Sule (hamstring) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt, kicker.de reports.

Impact Sule picked up a hamstring issue and was forced out against Stuttgart. The central defender has slowly increased his workload but remains a doubt for Saturday's match. Sule would need to train fully Friday to have any real chance of returning to the starting XI.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring problems Sule (hamstring) has not trained this week and will likley miss Saturday's match against VfB Stuttgart, "Sule has hamstring problems and hasn't been able to train this week. There...

Impact Sule will likely miss Saturday's match with a hamstring injury. He has started 25 games at center back in all competitions during his first season with the club. With Nico Schlotterbeck (thigh) also out, this changes things for the team, with Emre Can expected to move into the back alongside Mats Hummels, with Salih Ozcan to come in to play midfield.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds rare assist Sule assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Sule earned an assist during Saturday's win, as he piled on the goal-scoring fun against a hapless Koln side. The center-back isn't one to chance for his offensive contributions, though the assist is still a nice boon. Sule is in for a much tougher task as he takes on the Bayern attack on the other side of the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes early assist Sule assisted once to go with and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Mainz.

Impact Sule assisted Julian Ryerson's goal to tie the match right back up on Wednesday. He now has a goal and an assist in the last two contests as a defender. He typically averages two clearances a match with 38 overall this campaign. The German has struggled with consistency with just five clearances and two interceptions in the last five games.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles in draw Sule made five tackles (four won) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Spain.

Impact Sule has started in both group stage games, once at right-back and now once at center-back. Though the defense looks shaky, Sule keeps his place as one of the few reliable options alongside Antonio Rudiger. So long as Germany remain in the tournament, Sule figures to play an important role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Focal point in defeat Sule took three shots (zero on target) and sent in four crosses (one accurate) while creating one chance during Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg. He also made two clearances a...

Impact Sule took quite a few touches in this one, but he just wasn't terribly effective with them. He subbed off during the 71st for a more offensively minded Thorgan Hazard. Tuesday's result notwithstanding, the full back appears to be in relatively strong form with the World Cup fast approaching.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Sule recorded a goal and an assist on three shots and one chance created during Saturday's 5-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Sule located an unmarked Jude Bellingham during just the second minute to help open the scoring in this one. He later teed one up from the center of the box to give Dortmund a 2-0 advantage. The veteran defender doesn't get forward all that frequently, as the goal and the assist were both season-firsts, but he certainly had no issues finding the score sheet Saturday.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Schalke Sule was unused as a substitute during Saturday's 1-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Sule had started the previous three matches and come on as a substitute before that, but fell back to the bench Saturday. The central defender will have more competition for minutes in the 2022/23 campaign despite joining from Munich. That said with Dortmund looking to compete in three competitions Sule will get consistent playing time in what should be one of the top teams in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Sule is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Sule returns after dealing with a thigh injury that has kept him out both of Dortmund's previous matches. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE