Germany's World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback after defender Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with an ankle ligament injury sustained during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being forced off during the halftime break in Germany's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nico Schlotterbeck has dismissed reports suggesting he is close to signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, insisting talks remain unresolved despite growing speculation around his future.
Nico Schlotterbeck has insisted the Bundesliga title race was "back on" after Borussia Dortmund edged past FC Heidenheim 3-2 in a dramatic win at Signal Iduna Park, cutting the gap to leaders Bayern Munich to six points.
Nico Schlotterbeck cut a frustrated figure on Tuesday night as Borussia Dortmund crashed out of the DFB-Pokal with a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16.
Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major defensive boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City, as Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule are both expected to return to the squad.