Nagelsmann provides positive injury update on Nico Schlotterbeck

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has provided an injury update on Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.

Schlotterbeck will miss Germany’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers as he recovers from a meniscus tear, but Nagelsmann revealed the 25-year-old is “making good progress.”

“We had a good talk, he’s making good progress, and he wants to get back in soon,” Nagelsmann said at a press conference on Wednesday after announcing his squad.

“He’s actually free of complaints. It was a serious, unfortunate injury, and we really missed him,” added the Germany coach, who sees Schlotterbeck as an important player for the national team.

“His profile, with good pace, solid build-up play, aggressiveness in defense, and pure will to win, makes him a player I’d like to see as a guaranteed starter. But for that, he needs to play and be healthy.”

A return to action in October appears to be a realistic target for Schlotterbeck.