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Nagelsmann Confirms Schlotterbeck for Germany’s October Qualifiers

Nagelsmann turns to the Dortmund center-back to bring stability to a defense under scrutiny.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - FC St. Pauli v Borussia Dortmund - Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany - March 1, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck in action with FC St. Pauli's Noah Weisshaupt REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

Overview

  • Julian Nagelsmann told Sky that Nico Schlotterbeck "will definitely be there" for the October international window, calling the call-up deserved.
  • The full Germany squad is expected to be announced on Thursday, October 2, according to reporting from Bavarian Football Works.
  • Coverage indicates Schlotterbeck is projected to contend for a starting spot in the back line during the October qualifiers, though no starting role has been officially confirmed.
  • Recently back from a serious knee injury, Schlotterbeck has played Dortmund’s last two Bundesliga matches and is set for a Champions League return against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
  • Disappointing September results have heightened pressure on Nagelsmann to settle a defensive core with the 2026 World Cup approaching.