Nico Schlotterbeck announces several months of rehabilitation in the emotional post

The national player Nico Schlotterbeck, who was seriously injured in the knee, has announced a rehabilitation of several months in an emotional news to his fans. The 25-year-old is not only missing from BVB for the rest of the season, but also national coach Julian Nagelsmann in the fight for victory in the Nations League.

“It will be a long and challenging journey, but I am determined to do everything to be in top shape,” wrote the central defender of Borussia Dortmund on Instagram.

Schlotterbeck suffered a meniscal tear in the left knee. The DFB team will meet Portugal on June 4 in Munich in the semi-finals. Four days later, the final and the game for third place are scheduled. Until then, Schlotterbeck will not be fit in time. Schlotterbeck had recently convinced at the quarter -finals against Italy, was one of the big winners.

“Nico’s failure hurts extremely. He is extremely valuable both in the club and for us in the national team-on and off the square,” said Nagelsmann in front of Schlotterbeck’s Instagram post. “We wish Nico a good and quick recovery, he can rely on our support on his way back!”

For the national coach, it is the second bad news within a few days. Most recently, FC Bayern Munich’s muscle bundle had already caused dismay. It is open whether the 22-year-old is available again in the Nations League.

Meanwhile, Schlotterbeck announced that he would withdraw from the public and social media during his rehab, “to concentrate fully on my recovery – and above all because I need it for myself and my head”.