The German national team is the group winner after the late 2-1 win against Ivory Coast and the draw between Ecuador and Curacao. However, the joy was marred by Nico Schlotterbeck’s injury. A first update is not very encouraging.
The BVB star represented himself early in the first half and was treated afterwards. He was able to continue playing in pain until the break, but then it was over for Schlotterbeck.
“Nico is suspected of having a ligament injury. It doesn’t look good,” said national coach Julian Nagelsmann, assessing the situation after the game.
The “Bild” now has some more concrete information. Accordingly, the DFB doctors fear that Schlotterbeck may actually have torn an inner ligament in his ankle. An MRI should provide final clarity. As “Sky” reports, this will take place in the afternoon (local time), and the result is expected in the evening.
If the suspicion turns out to be true, the World Cup would be over for the central defender.
Will BVB benefit from Schlotterbeck’s injury?
While Antonio Rüdiger would then move into the role of second central defender alongside Jonathan Tah in the DFB team, there could be another winner from the injury.
We’re talking about Borussia Dortmund. BVB extended the contract with Schlotterbeck a few weeks before the end of the season, but it includes an exit clause of 50-60 million euros, which already applies this summer – but only for a few teams.
A successful World Cup by Schlotterbeck could have made it so interesting for these teams that BVB would end up with the short end of the stick. Among other things, Real Madrid is said to be one of the teams that would have a chance of signing Schlotterbeck.
