Nico Schlotterbeck suffers ligament injury
Nico Schlotterbeck suffered a ligament injury in the match against Barcelona. It is currently still unclear whether he will be able to play for BVB again this year.
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Nico Schlotterbeck has had multiple injury-related updates in recent seasons, including a left knee meniscus tear that sidelined him during part of the 2024-25 season, with Borussia Dortmund expressing hope for a speedy comeback. He also suffered ligament injuries in the past that impacted his availability for matches. These events contributed to circuit-wide discussions about his form and fitness with Dortmund, especially around the 2024–25 campaign.[1][4]
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In early 2026, reporting from football outlets tracked ongoing transfer speculation about Schlotterbeck, including interest from clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool, and noted that a decisive meeting regarding his Borussia Dortmund future was anticipated around March 2026. Separate sources summarized ongoing rumours and potential moves, reflecting how transfer chatter persisted into 2026.[3][5][6][9]
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For a broader career snapshot, Schlotterbeck joined Borussia Dortmund from Freiburg in 2022, with transfer reports citing a substantial fee and rapid integration into the first team; by 2024–25 he was recognized in the Bundesliga Team of the Season before injuries limited his playing time.[2][4]
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