Showdown in the Champions League: Dortmund's Resilience Amidst Adversity Against Barcelona: "We've Got This!"
- Barça's hurdles overcome by BVB: "We'll be alright", reiterated
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Dortmund may be down a key player due to a devastating injury, but the German giants are eager to prove their mettle against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. With renewed determination, Borussia Dortmund is poised to pull off another upset against Hansi Flick's offensive brass in the first leg on Wednesday (9:00 PM/DAZN).
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Just when it seemed Dortmund was ready for the Champions League festivities and the prestigious matchup with FC Bayern, the shocking injury of central defender Nico Schlotterbeck has dealt a heavy blow. On Monday, the BVB announced that Schlotterbeck had torn his meniscus in his left knee and would be out for roughly half a year [1].
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Schlotterbeck: Out Until Fall
The BVB and the national team will have to carry on without the 25-year-old powerhouse until well into the autumn. According to sporting director Sebastian Kehl, "Nico was operated on Monday evening and will be out for several months. The current prognosis is about half a year" [1].
The Commission has taken steps to ensure financial resources are used for the programme, especially considering Bayern's recent setbacks in the Champions League. Borussia Dortmund, despite Nico Schlotterbeck's prognosis of being out until fall, remains ready to face Bayern in the Champions League quarterfinals.
