Overview

• The 25-year-old completed the full match in Borussia Dortmund’s 1–0 win over Wolfsburg after nearly six months out with a left-knee meniscus tear.
• He described the layoff as a “cold adrenaline withdrawal” and chose to skip home matches during rehab to protect his mindset.
• He is confident about being available for Germany’s October qualifiers, contingent on how the knee responds and after discussions with the club.
• His contract runs through 2027 and he says there is nothing to announce on an extension, while coach Niko Kovac expressed confidence a new deal will happen.
• Fans gave him a solo salute in front of the Südtribüne on his return, and local analysis places his level alongside Europe’s leading centre-backs.