Nico Schlotterbeck
26-Year-Old
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/25/2026
Back on pitch, remains out
Schlotterbeck (muscular) was back on the training pitch Thursday but will still be sidelined for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference, according to Katharina Kupper from Ruhr 24. "He was back on the pitch today. He feels good, but we have to be careful. He'd like to play, but we have to use common sense."
ANALYSIS
Schlotterbeck sat out the last two matches with a muscular issue and is trending toward a comeback after returning to training Thursday, but he's set to be held out again for Saturday's showdown against Leipzig. The center-back is pushing to get back on the field, yet the medical staff are taking the cautious route to avoid any setback. In the meantime, Ramy Bensebaini is expected to maintain his expanded role in the back three until Schlotterbeck is fully cleared to return.
Schlotterbeck sat out the last two matches with a muscular issue and is trending toward a comeback after returning to training Thursday, but he's set to be held out again for Saturday's showdown against Leipzig. The center-back is pushing to get back on the field, yet the medical staff are taking the cautious route to avoid any setback. In the meantime, Ramy Bensebaini is expected to maintain his expanded role in the back three until Schlotterbeck is fully cleared to return.
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Candidate to join Liverpool?
Schlotterbeck could move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window, according to Get German Football News.
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Liverpool are expected to compete with Bayern Munich for the signing of the 25-year-old center-back. Schlotterbeck is not happy with the way Dortmund are playing this season under Niko Kovac, and he's expected to force a move away from the Bundesliga club next summer after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool are expected to compete with Bayern Munich for the signing of the 25-year-old center-back. Schlotterbeck is not happy with the way Dortmund are playing this season under Niko Kovac, and he's expected to force a move away from the Bundesliga club next summer after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.