Nico Schlotterbeck injured during training, Niko Kovac extends contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck suffered an ankle injury while training on September 30, 2026, during a session with the national team. He will miss the remainder of Germany's matches this international window and is uncertain for Borussia Dortmund's upcoming game against Werder Bremen on October 9. Meanwhile, Dortmund's head coach Niko Kovac is set to extend his contract until 2029, pending his signature. Kovac has guided Dortmund to an unbeaten start this season and a strong finish in the previous year.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck injured in a training drill on September 30.
- •He will miss Germany's remaining international matches.
- •Schlotterbeck's availability for Dortmund's October 9 match is uncertain.
- •Niko Kovac nearing a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund through 2029.
- •Dortmund has a perfect record under Kovac this season.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — International Break News Update: Nico Schlotterbeck Injured, Niko Kovac Extended
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