NICO SCHLOTTERBECK NEWS

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

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