Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Schlotterbeck has recovered from injury and returned to training, completing his first session of ball work on Wednesday.
The update marks the defender’s first reported involvement with the ball since his injury and represents a further step in his return to full fitness. Dortmund announced the development officially, confirming that Schlotterbeck was back on the training ground and had taken part in a session involving ball exercises.
The club did not provide any further details about the nature of the injury, the length of his absence or when Schlotterbeck might be ready to return to competitive action. No timetable was given for his comeback to the team.
His return to training will nevertheless be welcome news for Borussia Dortmund, with the first ball session providing an early indication that his recovery is progressing. At this stage, however, the announcement confirms only that he has resumed training and completed his first work with the ball.
Dortmund’s statement did not say whether Schlotterbeck had rejoined the full squad or trained individually. It also did not indicate whether he would be considered for the club’s next match. Those decisions will depend on how he continues to respond to the demands of training as he works towards a complete return.
For now, the key development is that Schlotterbeck is no longer limited to rehabilitation away from the ball. His participation in the session gives Borussia Dortmund a positive update on his condition, although further information will be needed before his availability for matches can be assessed.
The club’s announcement was brief and focused on the immediate stage of the recovery: Schlotterbeck has overcome the injury sufficiently to resume training, and he has completed his first ball work. It did not include any wider assessment of his fitness or confirm when he would be able to play again.
The news comes as Dortmund continue to monitor his progress. A return to ball work is an important part of rebuilding fitness after injury, but it is not confirmation that a player is ready for competitive football. Schlotterbeck’s next steps will therefore remain under observation as he continues his rehabilitation and training programme.
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