Borussia Dortmund Injury News: Latest Updates on Team Fitness2025

 

Borussia Dortmund is currently going through a deep injury crisis - although all clubs are struggling with injuries this season, but

The impact of the injury crisis on all teams

Borussia Dortmund is currently going through a deep injury crisis - although all clubs are struggling with injuries this season, but Dortmund has been hit especially hard. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the entire season due to a severe meniscus injury, which is a huge blow for their defensive line. In addition to him, several important players such as Pascal Groß, Maximilian Beier, Marcel Sabitzer etc. are also injured, and some people are off the field due to illness or knocks.

2. Main Injuries and Their Details

2.1 Nico Schlotterbeck (Centre‑Back)

Injury: Torn meniscus (left knee)

Status: Season‑out; missed Champions League quarterfinals (Barcelona) and essential Bundesliga fixtures.

Impact: 

This news is also a big worry for Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann as the Nations League finals are going to be held in Germany. This will also prove to be a big challenge for Dortmund as it is important to strengthen the centre‑back position.

Club location: 

Borussia Dortmund, position: centre‑back, 25 years.

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2.2 Julian Brandt, Pascal Grob Maximilian Beier, Marcel Sabitzer

Sabitzer:

Beier:
Groß: 
Brandt: 
 Medial collateral ligament injury (April–May 2025)
 Ankle injury (late April‑May 2025)
Knee injury (April–June 2025)
Broken wrist (June 2025)

Kovac’s update: “Pascal Groß will probably not play in the Hoffenheim match; Maxi is still in pain. After Hoffenheim, Sabitzer is anticipated to return, and his recuperation is proceeding smoothly.

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2.3 Ramy Bensebaini

Injury: Knee / thigh injury (March/May 2025)

Status: Uncertain return date; out for a long time.

Impact: There is stress on the left-back position, as this line is very important for defensive balance.

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2.4 Jobe Bellingham & J. Bynoe-Gittens

Bellingham: Knock injury (April 2025)

Bynoe-Gittens: Illness and hand injury (June 2025)

Impact: Youth-upcoming talents who can contribute in substitution and rotation are limited.

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2.5 Other fitness concerns & illness cases

Salih Özcan: Knee injury (late July 2025)

Emre Can: Groin injury (multiple occasions, mid-May and early July 2025)

Gregor Kobel: Knock injury (May 2025)

Filippo Mane, Cole Campbell, S. Guirassy, Svensson: different muscle/ligament knocks

Earlier in season: multiple players (Ryerson, Couto, Adeyemi, etc.) had minor flu/illness issues.

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3. Club's Strength Response and Squad Management

3.1 Coach statements

Niko Kovac: Watching injuries cautiously; “We are not taking medical risks”.

Sebastian Kehl (Sporting Director): Schlotterbeck's absence is “very hard”; There is full‑hearted club support for their recovery.

3.2 Squad Depth and Formation Adjustments

Defenders such as Emre Can, Bensebaini, and younger youth players are being utilized in centre-back or full-back roles.

The midfield rotation includes Sabitzer, Can, Özcan, and occasionally Marco Reus or Reyna (although departed).

There is a heavy reliance on Guirassy (season top scorer), youth talents, and substitutes rotation in the attack line.

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4. Effect on Club Competitions

Champions League: The absence of Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini is crucial against Barcelona in the Quarterfinals. Replacement and tactical adjustments are essential.

Bundesliga: There is a race for fourth position in the league; Injuries are challenging their consistency.

Club World Cup (group in Fluminense, Ulsan, Mamelodi): squad depth test to be conducted; Schlotterbeck unknown.

5. Key questions for the coming months

1. Schlotterbeck's timing: When will he return? Precise timeline of surgery + rehab is a must.

2. Bensebaini's recovery path: Will he attract full fitness? Return to British?

3. Youth players' roll-out plan: Assistant support from Gittens, Bellingham etc.; depends on injury load.

4. Medical management approach: Conservative "no-risk" policy: Will long-term gains be achieved?

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6. Tactical and Strategic Suggestions

Reinforcement focus on defensive solidity: Such as bringing defenders on loan or promoting youth.

Rotation policy: Balanced rotation to manage injuries with less risk.

Army of fitness & recovery staff: Modern sports medicine, recovery tech, load monitoring required.

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7. "An Overview: Match-specific Impact"

Competition Impact Notes

Bundesliga Defensive vulnerabilities visible Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini key absence

Champions League Tactical reshuffle necessary Barcelona match mein centre-back replacement

Club World Cup International travel, condensed schedule crucial for Squad depth test

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8. Conclusion

Borussia Dortmund are standing at a stage where injuries have tested their planning, tactical nous and squad depth. The absence of pillars like Schlotterbeck, the near-term sidelinedness of Bensebaini, Sabitzer etc., and youth dependence, are all creating a combined effect. Niko Kovac and the club medical staff's conservative risk management approach appears to be the right step — but if the duration is longer, then fresh signings, strong re-hab processes, and rotation strategies will be necessary.

Fans' passion and club's expectations

.The fervor of Borussia Dortmund supporters has not wavered in spite of the injuries.The atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park is full of passion every match, where every supporter boosts the morale of his team. The club's leadership is also confident that when the main players return, the team will be a winner.