Borussia Dortmund confirmed that defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee, a significant setback as the team fights for a Champions League spot. Currently eighth in the Bundesliga and five points off the top four, Dortmund will face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals without Schlotterbeck. Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl expressed the team's concern over this loss, emphasizing Schlotterbeck's vital contributions throughout the season, including standout performance in aerial duels and set-pieces.
"Nico's loss hits us very hard. He is a very important part of our team and has impressed with consistently good performances this season. We hope that he will be fit again quickly and will receive maximum support from us on his way back."
"The 25-year-old has won 53 aerial duels in the Bundesliga this season, a total only bettered by Serhou Guirassy (92)."
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