Nico Schlotterbeck declares himself ‘excited’ to be a part of Niko Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund

Even if his crew misplaced towards Bayern Munich on Saturday evening, Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck stays enthusiastic about his present Bundesliga membership. Schlotterbeck – like each different observer of Bayern’s 2-1 win within the “High Spiel” – was fast to level out that Dortmund performed significantly better within the second half.

“We fully lacked braveness and drive within the first half,” Schlotterbeck summed up whereas chatting with Sky Germany. “The second half was encouraging as a result of I feel we have been even higher than Bayern. It was enjoyable.

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“I’ve labored like a canine,” Schlotterbeck stated of the practically 5 months he’s lately spent rehabbing his ACL tear. “And after I can get right into a rhythm I can step it up a bit. On the age of 25, I can nonetheless get excellent and obtain loads.“

Schlotterbeck discovered himself instantly inserted within the BVB beginning XI by his most enthusiastic membership head coach Niko Kovac as quickly as he grew to become obtainable three matchdays in the past. Since then, Schlotterbeck has logged most minutes in 4 league fixtures.

Julian Nagelsmann additionally instantly recalled Schlotterbeck to the German nationwide crew. The Waiblingen-native emerged as the largest “winner” amongst all of the German nationals concerned within the October worldwide break.

Small marvel that Schlotterbeck discovered himself in an enthusiastic temper when it got here time to debate his ongoing BVB contract negotiations with the Sky Sports activities desk. There stays loads of time for each events to work issues out as Schlotterbeck’s deal runs till 2027.

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“I can say that I really feel very snug in Dortmund,” Schlotterbeck stated. “The event with Niko is already a pleasure. It’s plenty of enjoyable and I can say that – if we play like we did within the second half – then we will obtain loads with BVB. I’m excited concerning the membership.”

GGFN | Peter Weis