Schlotterbeck out for months after injury, Ricken expresses disappointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Nico Schlotterbeck will miss several months due to injury, impacting both Borussia Dortmund and the German national team. The injury was diagnosed following a thorough examination at the team’s training camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sporting director Lars Ricken commented on Schlotterbeck's good form prior to the injury and expressed confidence in his potential recovery. Despite the setback, Schlotterbeck remains with the German squad as they prepare for their third group match against Ecuador on June 25.
- •Schlotterbeck injured at training camp in Winston-Salem.
- •Will be out for several months, including the World Cup.
- •Ricken believes Schlotterbeck can recover stronger.
- •Germany faces Ecuador on June 25 after qualifying for knockout stages.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — “A real shame and incredibly tough to take”: Ricken comments on Schlotterbeck’s injury
"On Sunday, Schlotterbeck underwent a thorough examination at the German training camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (USA). Following the diagnosis, it is now clear that Schlotterbeck will be out of...
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