Nico Schlotterbeck faces lengthy recovery from ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Nico Schlotterbeck has sustained a medial ligament injury in his ankle while on international duty with Germany at the World Cup. Borussia Dortmund hopes to have the center-back fit by mid-September. Schlotterbeck will need to wear a protective boot for four to six weeks, limiting him to strength training during this time. He will miss Dortmund’s pre-season trip to Japan from July 26 to August 2, as he continues his rehabilitation at the club’s training ground. His €50 million release clause is expected to expire unused as he focuses on recovery.
- •Schlotterbeck suffered an ankle injury while on duty with Germany.
- •Dortmund hopes for his return by mid-September.
- •He will miss the team's pre-season trip to Japan.
- •A protective boot will restrict him for four to six weeks.
- •His release clause is set to expire unused.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Schlotterbeck injury recovery timeline revealed
"Nico Schlotterbeck is facing a lengthy recovery period after suffering a medial ligament injury in his ankle while on international duty with Germany at the World Cup.As reported by Bild, Borussia Dor...
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