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Nico Schlotterbeck returns to training at Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has returned to training with a ball following a ten-week absence due to a medial ligament tear in his left ankle. The injury occurred during a match against Ivory Coast in late June, causing him to miss the club's entire summer preparation.
Currently, Schlotterbeck is performing isolated training sessions without opponents. Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac expressed hope that the 26-year-old will rejoin full team training within the next one to two weeks. While the club aims for a swift return, Kovac emphasized the need to avoid setbacks and manage the player's workload carefully.
Reports suggest a potential return to the matchday squad could occur as early as the away game against Stuttgart on September 19, or more likely for the home match against Werder Bremen on October 10. The defender's return is seen as a significant boost for the team's defensive stability as they progress under the leadership of Kovac and sporting director Ole Boehm.
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Borussia Dortmund · Nico Schlotterbeck · Niko Kovac · Ole Boehm · Werder Bremen
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Schlotterbeck suffered a medial ligament tear in his left ankle during a match against Ivory Coast. bvbwld.de · www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The player missed the entire summer preparation period with Borussia Dortmund. bvbwld.de · www.bild.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Niko Kovac hopes Nico Schlotterbeck will return to full team training within one to two weeks. www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nico Schlotterbeck has returned to individual training with a ball after a ten-week injury layoff. bvbwld.de · www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] A potential target for Schlotterbeck's return to the squad is the home game against Werder Bremen on October 10. bvbwld.de · www.bild.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schlotterbeck is currently performing isolated training exercises without opponents. www.bild.de