What happened. Schlotterbeck has been sidelined since June with an ankle injury, missing pre-season and the Supercup, but now says his return may be near.

He sustained the injury in Germany's World Cup group match against Ivory Coast.
Dortmund hoped for a return around the September/October international break.
He remains cautious, taking recovery day by day.

“I believe it won't take much longer”
— Nico Schlotterbeck

His comeback date is still unconfirmed, but Dortmund will welcome back their defensive leader soon.

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