Germany Calls Up Ex-BVB Talent Collins as Nagelsmann Signals Schlotterbeck Nearing Return

Nagelsmann's call-up of ex-BVB prospect Nnamdi Collins heightens scrutiny of Dortmund's thin defense.

Overview

Julian Nagelsmann named Nnamdi Collins to Germany's squad for the matches against Slovakia on September 4 and Northern Ireland on September 7.
Collins has earned a regular spot in Eintracht Frankfurt’s three-man back line under Dino Toppmöller after a breakout season.
Borussia Dortmund sold the homegrown center back to Frankfurt in 2023 for about €1 million, a move now criticized given early-season depth issues.
Nagelsmann said Nico Schlotterbeck is essentially pain-free and progressing well, with a possible return after the international break reported as feasible.
Germany’s latest list also includes Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Waldemar Anton and Pascal Groß.