BVB sweat on Schlotterbeck: Klopp thinks it’s a joke at first | OneFootball

After a bizarre training incident, BVB star Nico Schlotterbeck is out injured. At first, Jürgen Klopp thought it was a joke.

Nico Schlotterbeck’s absence is a blow to the German national team during the current international break. The Borussia Dortmund defender injured his right ankle and has already returned to his club. However, what made the incident unusual was how the injury happened: apparently, at first neither Jürgen Klopp nor several players realized how serious the situation actually was.

The mishap occurred during a training session in Herzogenaurach. During the warm-up, the team held a competition in which several groups had to complete different courses with the ball. According to a report by BILD, the atmosphere was extremely light-hearted.

During one of the drills, Schlotterbeck collided with an obstacle and then went down. Because there had been so much joking beforehand, his teammates initially seemed to take the scene as another playful moment. Klopp and his coaching staff also reportedly did not immediately realize that the Dortmund player was actually injured.

BVB worried after Schlotterbeck injury

How badly the situation was misunderstood at first was also clear from Finn Jeltsch’s reaction. The DFB newcomer was standing nearby and, according to the report, initially laughed and patted Schlotterbeck on the thigh. Klopp also only came over after a few moments.

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Then the mood changed. Schlotterbeck injured his right ankle while trying to bring the ball back under control. Team doctor Jochen Hahne treated the 26-year-old on the pitch. Klopp later said: “Nico simply twisted his ankle, without any contact from an opponent or teammate. It was just unlucky. I hope it won’t take too long.”

Schlotterbeck was diagnosed with ligament damage to the outside of the ankle. According to BILD, surgery is not required, and Borussia Dortmund will take over his further treatment. It remains unclear when the centre-back will be able to play again. That also leaves it uncertain whether Schlotterbeck will be available for BVB’s upcoming home game against Werder Bremen on October 9.

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