Nico Schlotterbeck to Miss Upcoming Matches for Borussia Dortmund

Injury Update

Nico Schlotterbeck will be sidelined for Borussia Dortmund’s next two games due to a muscle strain. The 26-year-old defender will not participate in the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig on Saturday nor in the Champions League return match against Atalanta Bergamo next Wednesday.

Captaincy and Recent Performances

As reported by Get German Football News, Schlotterbeck has been serving as the captain for BVB in their latest outings.

Interestingly, Dortmund has maintained a clean sheet in the two matches he has missed. He was unavailable for the league victory over Mainz due to an accumulation of yellow cards and subsequently watched from the sidelines as the team secured a shutout against Atalanta, aided by a solid performance from Italian defender Luca Reggiani.

Upcoming Challenges

Both recent wins were achieved at home. Now, Dortmund prepares for a challenging match at Red Bull Arena against Leipzig. Although they hold a 2-0 advantage on aggregate, an upcoming away game at the Stadio de Bergamo next week also poses a significant challenge.

Looking Ahead

Schlotterbeck is eagerly anticipating the Bundesliga clash with Bayern Munich at the end of this month. The heavyweight match will take place at Westfalen Stadion, where a packed crowd of 81,365 is expected. It appears that Dortmund will be cautious with their key defender, ensuring he is fit and ready for this crucial encounter.