Schlotterbeck back on the pitch at Dortmund

A positive update for Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund. As reported by kicker, the international returned to the training ground last Wednesday and moved back onto the pitch.

According to the source, he carried out his first individual sessions with the ball, a step that boosts hopes of a comeback.

Back on the grass

Getting back to pitch work is a clear sign that his recovery is progressing, even if it currently stays limited to individual training. At this stage, the focus is typically on regaining timing and comfort without rushing.

For Dortmund, that matters: the earlier he can reach full team training, the easier it is to plan the back line with more certainty.

For now, no specific return timetable to matchday action has been provided, but the move to ball work is a meaningful step forward. We’ll watch closely to see whether the next sessions include more group training.