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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Dortmund make final decision on possible Hummels return
Following Nico Schlotterbeck's long-term injury, reports surfaced that Borussia Dortmund were considering a short-term return for Mats Hummels from AS Roma to provide cover for this summer's Club World Cup. However, according to Sport Bild, Dortmund have ultimately decided against including the veteran defender in their squad for the tournament. Advertisement Since the speculation began in mid-April, Dortmund's defense has stabilized, while Hummels himself is lacking match fitness and hasn't featured for Roma in over a month. The 36-year-old, who is set to retire at the end of the season, is still expected to don the black and yellow one last time, although not in a competitive game, with WAZ reporting that a testimonial match is being planned in his honor. There also remains the possibility of Hummels returning to the club in a different role after his retirement.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Two Borussians nominated for Bundesliga "Team of the Season"
Two BVB players have been nominated for the Bundesliga "Team of the Season". 42 players from the German top league have been selected, including Black&Yellow players Serhou Guirassy and Nico Schlotterbeck. Fans can vote for their eleven favourites here until 19:59 CEST on Sunday 27 April.
Reuters
10-04-2025
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Dortmund's season on the line in Klassiker against Bayern
BERLIN, April 10 (Reuters) - The timing of the Bundesliga Klassiker at league leaders Bayern Munich could not have been worse for struggling Borussia Dortmund, with their entire season seemingly resting on Saturday's result. The Ruhr valley club will have little time to recover from their 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Dortmund, who reached the final last season, went down without a fight in Spain, having been repeatedly caught on the break and outpaced by their hosts. The result piled more pressure on coach Niko Kovac and his players ahead of the Bayern game, with the team at serious risk of missing out on Champions League football next season. Dortmund, without defender Nico Schlotterbeck until the end of the season, are in eighth place on 41 points, five behind fourth spot, the last on that leads to automatic Champions League qualification, with six games left to play. Dortmund players admitted that overturning the deficit against Barcelona was an all but impossible task, spelling the likely end of their European run this season. The concern for club bosses is that Dortmund fail to qualify for any European competition by finishing outside the top six. "We will be defending much better and much more than we did against Barcelona," Kovac said. "Because without a defence we will have serious problems in Munich as well." League leaders Bayern have their own motivation going into the game, eager to bounce back from Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan, in order to go into the return leg next week with a shot of confidence. They also want to protect their six-point Bundesliga advantage over champions Bayern Leverkusen to make sure of silverware in case of a European exit next week. While the Bavarians are still in with a chance in the Champions League, any slipup in the league could prove costly for Vincent Kompany's injury-hit team as they look to re-establish domestic dominance after last season's Leverkusen double. Kompany could have midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic back in the squad after his absence due to illness since March.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Dortmund's Schlotterbeck announces long rehab after meniscus tear
Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates his side's third goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park. Schlotterbeck has suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will be out for the remainder of the Bundesliga season, the club announced on Monday. Bernd Thissen/dpa Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has said he faces months of rehabilitation after suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee. Dortmund announced the season-ending injury, which according to dpa sources happened in training, on Monday, and the 25-year-old posted an emotional statement on Instagram on Tuesday. Advertisement "Unfortunately I have to tell you that my rehabilitation will take several months," Schlotterbeck said. "It will be a long and challenging journey, but I am absolutely determined to do everything to be fully fit again." Schlotterbeck added he would withdraw from the public eye during the rehabilitation process. His absence is a big blow for club and country, and it even appears unclear whether he will be fit again for the start of the new season. Dortmund are eighth in the Bundesliga chasing a European berth, and in the Champions League quarter-finals where they host Barcelona in the first leg on Wednesday. They will also play at the Club World Cup in June and July. Advertisement Germany have qualified for the Nations League Final Four tournament for the first time, and as hosts will play Portugal in the semi-finals on June 4, and then the final or match for third place four days later. Schlotterbeck was one of the best players when Germany beat Italy in the quarter-finals last month. His injury was the latest bad news for coach Julian Nagaelsmann, after Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala suffered a hamstring tear last week, and it remains open whether he will be fit again by June. "Nico's absence is extremely painful. He is enormously valuable both at the club and for us in the national team - on and off the pitch," Nagelsmann said. "We wish Nico a good and speedy recovery, he can rely on our support on his way back!"
Reuters
07-04-2025
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Dortmund's Schlotterbeck to miss rest of season with knee injury
April 7 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund centre back Nico Schlotterbeck will sit out the rest of the season after suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee, the Bundesliga club said on Monday. The 25-year-old's injury comes at a crucial time for the club as they chase European qualification for next season. Dortmund are eighth in the Bundesliga standings with six matches remaining and are five points behind fourth-placed Mainz 05. Dortmund are also due to visit LaLiga leaders Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. Dortmund finished as runners-up to Real Madrid in the Champions League last season. "Nico's loss hits us very hard. He is a very important part of our team and has impressed with consistently good performances this season. We hope that he will be fit again quickly and will receive maximum support from us on his way back," Dortmund Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl said.
