According to Sky Sports, Schlotterbeck's recovery is progressing well and he has begun individual training, but the extent of his injury and his return date remain uncertain.

If Schlotterbeck's own assessment is accurate, the defender could return to the field as early as Friday. However, Borussia Dortmund remains cautious. Given the player's injury history, the club does not want to clear him too soon, which could increase the risk of recurrence. Therefore, a final decision will be made after upcoming load tests.

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac confirmed that Schlotterbeck has been training individually. Kovac stated: "Schlotti has been training individually here. The plan is for him to join team training tomorrow. Then we'll see if he can play." Team training will be a crucial test. If he experiences no discomfort during training, Schlotterbeck is expected to soon be an option for the matchday squad again.

The return of the center-back would be significant for Borussia Dortmund. Schlotterbeck is one of the team's most important defensive players, playing a key role in ball distribution and defensive organization. Borussia Dortmund will carefully assess the situation before making a final decision.

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