Nico Schlotterbeck
26-Year-Old
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 9/1/2026
Torn ankle ligament confirmed
Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the World Cup after an MRI scan confirmed a torn inner ligament in his left ankle suffered against Ivory Coast, with the defender expected to be sidelined for around two months, according to Kerry Hau of Sky Sport.
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Schlotterbeck had been forced off at halftime of Saturday's match and had been one of Germany's most reliable defensive figures, even scoring in the opening game against Curacao before the injury struck. Antonio Rudiger is expected to complete the starting center-back pairing in his absence for the remainder of the tournament, with Germany losing a key piece of their defense at the worst possible time.
Schlotterbeck had been forced off at halftime of Saturday's match and had been one of Germany's most reliable defensive figures, even scoring in the opening game against Curacao before the injury struck. Antonio Rudiger is expected to complete the starting center-back pairing in his absence for the remainder of the tournament, with Germany losing a key piece of their defense at the worst possible time.
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Suspected ligament injury
Schlotterbeck (ankle) is at risk of missing upcoming World Cup games as, according to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, "He has something wrong with his medial collateral ligament, I don't know what yet. He has to go for an MRI tomorrow.", Sky Sport reports.
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Off at halftime
Schlotterbeck came off with an ankle injury at halftime during Saturday's clash with Ivory Coast.
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Soars for headed goal
Schlotterbeck recorded one goal on two shots to go along with two tackles, three interceptions and five clearances in Sunday's 7-1 win over Curacao.
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Likely starter for Germany
Schlotterbeck is likely to be a starting center-back for the German national team.
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Scores rare goal
Schlotterbeck scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Reds out of running?
Liverpool are not expected to sign Schlotterbeck in the summer, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland.
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Liverpool were believed to be in the running to sign the defender in the summer, but it seems they never stood a chance to do so, and the same goes for Real Madrid. All signs point to Schlotterbeck being ready to sign a new contract with Dortmund until the end of the 2030/31 season, which would cover the prime years of his career.
Liverpool were believed to be in the running to sign the defender in the summer, but it seems they never stood a chance to do so, and the same goes for Real Madrid. All signs point to Schlotterbeck being ready to sign a new contract with Dortmund until the end of the 2030/31 season, which would cover the prime years of his career.