Nico Schlotterbeck returns to training for Borussia Dortmund after ankle injury

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck resumed training sessions on September 2, marking his first on-field work since sustaining an ankle injury at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old centre-back was sidelined in June during Germany’s group stage match against Ivory Coast, forcing him to miss the club's preseason and the start of the Bundesliga campaign. Borussia Dortmund confirmed that Schlotterbeck completed his initial individual ball work today as he begins his rehabilitation process. The club bolstered its defensive options during the summer transfer window by acquiring 19-year-old Joane Gadou from Salzburg, who made his debut in a 2-0 victory against Hamburg. With the team securing clean sheets in both the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal to start the season, the return of a veteran defender offers additional depth for Niko Kovac’s side.

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