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Nico Schlotterbeck injury and recovery

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Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been recovering from a medial ligament tear in his left ankle, sustained during a FIFA World Cup match against Ivory Coast in June 2026. Initially, Schlotterbeck described his rehabilitation as a ‘long, drawn-out story’ after missing Dortmund’s pre-season and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. By early September, the defender returned to training with a ball, though he has been performing isolated sessions without opponents. Head coach Niko Kovac indicated that Schlotterbeck may rejoin full team training within one to two weeks. Potential return dates to the matchday squad include September 19 against Stuttgart or October 10 against Werder Bremen. As of September 11, Schlotterbeck is nearing a return to action following continued work on his ankle injury at the training ground. Coach Niko Kovac has confirmed this positive development regarding the national player.

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