"The Borussia Dortmund defender has been one of the brightest young defenders in Germany over the past few years. Nico Schlotterbeck has been an excellent addition to the Black and Yellow club, however, has never been given the keys to the national team thus far. With Tah and Rüdiger's regression showing, 2025 was the year that Schlotterbeck was primed to become that defensive leader, however, a serious injury kept him from that role as he was emerging has the clear starting defender."
"With time ticking before next year's World Cup, Nagelsmann needs to decide on his squad, and keep that core together until the tournament. Apart from injuries, many expect a big change up in terms of talent that Nagelsmann will now lean on before Germany hopefully plays at next year's World Cup. Schlotterbeck will not only be a part of that side, but is expected to be in a starting role in that backline."
Nico Schlotterbeck emerged as one of Germany's brightest young defenders and became an excellent addition to Borussia Dortmund. Significant regression from Jonathan Tah and Antonio Rüdiger opened a leadership path that positioned 2025 as the year for Schlotterbeck to assume a central defensive role. A serious injury interrupted his emergence as the clear starter. Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Schlotterbeck's inclusion and praised his merits. A full squad announcement will follow on Thursday, October 2nd, creating a crucial selection window after disappointing September results. With the World Cup approaching, Nagelsmann must stabilize his core, and Schlotterbeck is expected to start in the backline.
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