Schlotterbeck: Recovery has indeed taken a long time, but we are observing progress every day, and I believe my return is not far off
ScoreFast365 reported on August 24 that Borussia Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck provided an update on his ankle injury in a recent interview, admitting that the recovery process has been longer than expected.
Schlotterbeck was injured during the World Cup group stage match for Germany on June 20, feeling discomfort in the 15th minute but continued to play through the first half before being substituted at halftime. He has been absent since then, with speculation that he may not return to the pitch until after the national team match week at the end of September or early October. He stated: "Recovery has indeed taken a long time, but we are observing progress every day. I am working closely with the rehabilitation coach and physiotherapist. I believe my return is not far off." Dortmund's sporting director BVB also commented on the injury situation: "I see Schlotterbeck and Emre Can training every day; they remain leaders in the locker room during their recovery. But no one can give a definitive timeline for their return, including myself."
It is reported that Schlotterbeck is still in the recovery phase, and the club will adjust his training load based on daily assessments, with no clear return timetable set yet.