A huge blow for Dortmund. Schlotterbeck out for the season

On Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund is set to face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, but the team has suffered a significant setback before the match.

Details: According to the official Borussia Dortmund website, the team's central defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the rest of the season due to a serious injury.

After the victory against Freiburg, the German defender was diagnosed with a meniscus tear.

At best, Schlotterbeck can return only at the start of the next season. He will also miss the Club World Cup.

In 37 matches this season across all competitions, Schlotterbeck has recorded 6 assists.

Reminder: It was previously reported that Borussia Dortmund is working on extending the contract with Schlotterbeck amidst interest from Liverpool.