Updated 12/12/2024 12:38 CET
The defender of Borussia Dortmund Nico Schlotterbeck He was taken off on a stretcher yesterday with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury near the end of the match in which the German team was defeated by FC Barcelona in the Champions League (2-3). This leaves last season’s Champions League runners-up without central defenders.
Schlotterbeck sprained his ankle on the final play
Schlotterbeck headed over the crossbar in the last action of the match, which could have made it 3-3. He landed heavily and appeared to be in severe pain as he sprained his ankle. The referee whistled the end of the match while Schlotterbeck was being treated and he was then carried off on a stretcher, covering his face with his hands. Coach Nuri Sahin said Schlotterbeck was “dejected.” “I’m waiting for the diagnosis and then we’ll see, but I’ve seen the images and they are horrible. It doesn’t look good. It would be a complete disaster if we lost him too,” he told broadcaster DAZN.
Dortmund were already forced to partner Schlotterbeck with midfielder Emre Can at the axis of defense during the match due to injuries to Niklas Süle, who is expected to be out for several months with an ankle injury, and Waldemar Anton, who has not played since November 30 due to a muscle tear.
