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Absent with illness Anton (illness) is out for Friday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Anton is out after contracting the illness sweeping across their club, one of the numerous players out for the black and yellow. This leaves Almugera Kabar and Yannik Luhrs as the starters in the center of the defense, with Emre Can and Nico Schloterbeck also out due to illness. He will hope to recover quickly, with their next contest Tuesday against Kiel.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Thursday Anton (illness) didn't train Thursday and is uncertain to play against Leverkusen on Friday, Patrick Berger of Sky Sport Deutschland reports.

Impact Anton has been bothered by an illness all week long, so he's not expected to play Friday in the marquee matchup against Leverkusen. This means Dortmund will have to find a creative way to assemble the defensive line, as Niklas Sule (undisclosed) is out while Remy Bensebaini (illness), Almugera Kabar (illness) and Julian Ryerson (undisclosed) are uncertain to feature.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not training due to illness Anton (illness) was absent from Monday's training session due to illness, the club confirmed.

Impact Anton returned from a groin injury before the winter break but is now a doubt for Friday's match against Bayer Leverkusen due to illness. Further updates are expected after the upcoming press conference. If Anton is unable to feature, Emre Can is expected to start in his place in defense.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Anton (groin) trained in full Thursday, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Anton is available for Sunday's trip to Wolfsburg after overcoming a groin injury. He missed out on a total of three matches but is now fit to go once more. The center-back should be able to slot straight into the starting XI ahead of the Christmas break.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Barcelona game Anton (groin) remains out for Wednesday's game against Barcelona, coach Nuri Sahin said in the press conference.

Impact Anton remains sidelined due to a groin injury and will miss the UCL game against Barcelona. The defender has been a regular starter this season, recording 40 clearances and 22 tackles in 14 games across all competitions. Emre Can is expected to take his place in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Anton (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Sahin Ozcan. "Waldemar will definitely be out."

Impact Anton is still out after suffering a groin issue, making his second match missed, as he was also out for a mid-week DFB Pokal match. It appears he has yet to train, leaving his availability for next week in question. That said, he will hope to train next week and see some progress, as he does see regular time when fit.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with groin injury Anton was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Dortmund with a groin injury.

Impact Anton was forced off in the 17th minute, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Niklas Sule. The extent of Anton's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Gladbach.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as expected Anton (hip) started and played the full 90 in Saturday's 4-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Anton made his way back to the team sheet Saturday as expected, finding a spot in the starting XI after a three-match absence. He was decent in his time on the field, notching two shots, two clearances and three tackles won from his spot in the center of the defense. He continues to see regular time in league play, starting in all nine of his appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Saturday return Anton (hip) is back and expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Freiburg, per manager Nuri Sahin.

Impact Anton had been training during the international break and is set to make a return Saturday. He will also return to the starting XI at center back, recording nine goals in the last 11 appearances in all competitions, totaling 31 clearances with 15 tackles and 11 blocks in that span.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Anton (hip) is expected to return to team training before the end of the week, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Anton is set to return to team training before the end of the week, and should be fit before a Nov. 23 clash with Freiburg. The defender would be a crucial option to get back, as makeshift center-back Emre Can is now set for a two-match ban.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Anton (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's clash with Sturm Graz, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Anton isn't in the squad Tuesday, meaning Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can will likely partner in the center of the defense. Anton will hope to get fit for a Saturday trip to Mainz, his final chance to return before the November international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left out against Leipzig Anton (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Anton has not passed his late fitness test, leading to the defender's absence from Saturday's match. This is a brutal loss for the club as they are low on defenders, forcing Pascal Gross and Emre Can to take over the starting spots in the middle of the defense. That said, he will look for a return soon, hopefully coming in the club's next contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call again Anton (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "With Waldemar, it will be a race against time."

Impact Anton will once again be a late call to be an option for the club's match, with the defender still battling undisclosed issues. He will face a fitness test ahead of the match, which will decide his availability. The club is low on defenders, so they will hope he is fit to start, with Pascal Gross and Emre Can likely having to move to the defense if he is out.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call to face Wolfsburg Anton (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's DFB Pokal match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "Every hour counts for Waldi. It will only become clear toward...

Impact Anton will be a late call Tuesday, with his availability likely coming down to a late fitness test. The club will hope for his availability, as he has started in all but two of their matches this campaign. Even if he is fit, they may keep him on the bench to be cautious.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Anton was forced off at halftime of Saturday's match against Augsburg with an injury.

Impact Anton stayed in the locker room at halftime being replaced for the second 45 by Emre Can. The extent of Anton's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Leipzig.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Anton generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Anton was active throughout Saturday's draw, but failed to really put his stamp on the match. With Nico Schlotterbeck being sent off, Anton was forced to focus on defense throughout the second half. The center-back has been impressive since joining Dortmund, and should continue to play a large role for his new club moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League runner-up Dortmund signs Germany defender Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart

Champions League runner-up Borussia Dortmund has made Germany defender Waldemar Anton its first signing of the offseason

JULY 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes Dortmund move Anton has completed a transfer to Dortmund from Stuttgart, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Anton will bolster Dortmund's defensive line and will add some much-needed depth now that Mats Hummels is no longer around. Anton was part of the Germany squad in the 2024 Euros and is coming off a solid season with Stuttgart in 2023/24, where he registered 148 clearances. 40 interceptions and 39 tackles across 33 appearances (32 starts).

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant once more Anton made 32 starts (33 appearances) in the Bundesliga, assisting three times.

Impact Anton was utterly brilliant during his fourth season in Stuttgart. He played a huge role in a shock second place finish and was excellent defensively throughout. The defender has now been rewarded with a call up into the German national team ahead of a busy 2024/25 schedule.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Berlin Anton (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Anton has recovered from his thigh issue despite the lingering doubt that he would miss Friday's match, as he will miss no time with the injury after getting the nod to the lineup on the bench against Berlin. The defender will now look to get the start in their next match, as this is his first time outside of the starting XI this season, with the club seeming to take his return cautiously.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Anton assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Anton recorded his second assist in three matches during Sunday's win. He also brings his clearance total to 104, which puts him tied for third for most in the league while also upping his average per game to 4.7.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One shot on target in loss Anton had four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Bochum.

Impact Anton registered his only shot on target in the 85th minute of play on a try from the center of the box. He immediately had another attempt blocked and missed his last chance in the third minute of second half extra time. The shot on goal marked the first in the last five matches for Anton, who only has four shots on goal for the season. Anton also won at least one tackle for the seventh time in 10 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy yet again Anton started and played the full 90 during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin in the DfB Pokal.

Impact Anton got the start Tuesday, his 11th start in a row in all competitions. The defender is the first name on the team sheet and has been an absolute iron man, playing every single minute in all competitions and marshalling the defense near the top of the table. In this sort of form and with Stuttgart flying high Anton is a solid central defensive choice.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first assist Anton assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Anton delivered his first assist of the season, as he set up Serhou Guirassy for his team's first goal of the match. Anton totaled a career-high two assists last season and therefore, is already off to a strong start, with a chance to surpass that total thanks to his impact in just the fourth game of this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts every match Anton started all 34 Bundesliga matches during the 2022/23 campaign.

Impact Anton completed a full 34-match schedule for the second time in his career, and while he didn't play the full 3,060 minutes he still filled the stat sheet. The center-back scored once and added a career-high two assists while making 121 clearances and 16 blocks. Anton made appearances in the center of the defense and at right-back and remains one of the most consistent defensive options in the Bundesliga.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Champions League runner-up Dortmund signs Germany defender Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart