Updates on Ryerson and Schlotterbeck: how BVB’s first training went | OneFootball

BVB’s first training session of the new season brought several important squad updates right away. While there is now an all-clear for Julian Ryerson and Serhou Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund will still need to remain patient with Nico Schlotterbeck.

Borussia Dortmund have begun preparations for the new season with their first team training session – although the squad was still heavily depleted. A number of international players are still on vacation following the World Cup, which is why coach Niko Kovac welcomed not only 14 senior players but also several youth players onto the training pitch for the opening session on July 14.

Serhou Guirassy caused a brief scare. The striker had to end the session early after a little more than an hour and received treatment on the back of his thigh. However, there is no serious injury. According to the club, according to information from BILD, it was merely a workload management measure, meaning the goal scorer is expected to return to full training very soon.

There is also positive news regarding Julian Ryerson. After the Norwegian was substituted at the World Cup due to a knock, there were initially concerns about a possible injury. Those fears have now been dispelled. As things stand, the right-back did not suffer any structural injury; according to WAZ, cramps were instead the cause. BVB expect Ryerson to be able to take part fully in team training again at the beginning of August.

BVB breathe a sigh of relief over Julian Ryerson

The positive development could also affect transfer plans. A possible move by Yan Couto to Como 1907 had recently stalled because of the unclear personnel situation on the right side of defense. With Ryerson set to return quickly, that issue is now likely to regain momentum.

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The situation is less encouraging for Nico Schlotterbeck. Although the center-back is already working on his comeback at the club’s training ground after tearing ligaments in his ankle, he is expected to miss the first competitive matches of the new season. Within the club, they are currently hoping for a return around the first international break at the end of September – depending on how his recovery progresses.

Borussia Dortmund now face an intensive preseason schedule. It begins on Saturday (July 18) with a friendly away to Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. That will be followed by further matches against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Cerezo Osaka, FC Tokyo, and Arsenal, before the season opener against AS Roma brings preparations to a close.

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