On a personal level, last season was arguably the best of Schlotterbeck’s four at Signal Iduna Park. He scored five goals in 28 games as Dortmund conceded fewer goals than any other side in the Bundesliga, including champions Bayern Munich.
His stellar performances earned him a starting spot in Nagelsmann’s World Cup XI, and he netted his first international goal in the 7-1 victory over Curaçao. However, his tournament ended prematurely as he was substituted at half-time of the 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, having suffered an ankle issue before the break.
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