Analysis: Dortmund fighting for Schlotterbeck's contract extension

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Julian Nagelsmann's early decision to include Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers demonstrates the 25-year-old's significance.

Nearly six months after his knee injury, the 20-time capped player seems to be on everyone's lips.

The German coach praised the value "of a left-foot with leadership qualities", whil