Borussia Dortmund assigns jersey numbers to new signings as Schlotterbeck sidelined

Borussia Dortmund's first‑team players completed the second part of performance diagnostics at TU Dortmund. The club confirmed jersey numbers for its latest arrivals: Joane Gadou will wear No 22, Kaua Prates No 36 and Justin Lerma No 28. Returning defender Diant Ramaj briefly carried No 32 before his departure is planned.

Defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the start of the new season after a serious ankle injury suffered at the World Cup. Sporting director Lars Ricken explained, “Das wird noch ein paar Wochen dauern. Ob das dann vor oder nach der ersten Länderspielpause wieder ist, werden wir schauen, wie der Heilungsverlauf ist.” The player is expected back no earlier than mid‑September, causing him to miss the Supercup against Bayern Munich, the opening Bundesliga fixtures, the first Champions League group match and several early cup ties.