Schlotterbeck out for months after injury, Ricken expresses disappointment

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.

• 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — “A real shame and incredibly tough to take”: Ricken comments on Schlotterbeck’s injury