
Schlotterbeck was reportedly booed due to speculation surrounding a release clause in his new contract.
Waldemar Anton expressed disappointment, stating that no player deserves to be booed, especially in their own stadium.
The booing hurt the team, as expressed by Anton, who emphasized that it was unacceptable and affected the squad's morale.
Dortmund's defender Nico Schlotterbeck faced boos from fans after a match, despite recently signing a long-term contract. Teammate Waldemar Anton expressed the team's frustration, stating that no player deserves to be booed in their own stadium.
Frustration in Dortmund ranks after Schlotterbeck booed
The centre-back, who had only just finalised a long-term commitment to the club after ending contract negotiations on Friday, was met with isolated whistles - reportedly linked to speculation over a release clause in his new deal. The reaction quickly became a talking point after the match, with several figures inside the club stepping forward to defend the defender.
Teammate Waldemar Anton did not hold back in his assessment when speaking to DAZN, making clear the squadâs disappointment at hearing jeers aimed at one of their own:
âNo one deserves to be booed. Especially not here in our own stadium; thatâs just unacceptable,â he said after the 0-1 defeat. âIt hurts us as a team, everyone in the stands needs to know that. Personally, and we as a team, canât accept it; itâs outrageous!â
Head coach Niko KovaÄ echoed that stance, calling for togetherness rather than division:
âThatâs not possible. We are a team, we want to be successful. Of course, everyone can keep their disappointment to themselves, we want to stick together.â
The clubâs hierarchy also moved to address the situation. Managing director Carsten Cramer criticised the reaction from the stands while stressing the importance of backing the team:
âAs someone in charge, it doesnât feel right to me, and therefore I have to say that itâs unacceptable for a Borussia Dortmund player, and that certainly applied to Nico, to be booed,â he said. âHeâs a Borussia Dortmund player who identifies with us. Thatâs just not right.â
Cramer added: âPlayers wearing the Borussia Dortmund jersey deserve support the moment they step onto the pitch. We are a community. We signed a contract together.â There is âabsolutely no reasonâ for booing.
Amid the noise, reports continue to circulate around the details of Schlotterbeckâs new contract, including the existence of a release clause - believed to be in the region of âŹ50-60 million and valid for selected top clubs. Sporting director Ole Book declined to confirm those details ahead of kick-off.
Midfielder Julian Brandt offered a more measured take, pointing to the impact of heavy media coverage on the situation:
âNico can assess all of this well. Thereâs been an extreme amount of reporting, which makes it difficult. Especially when things are being spread that arenât true. Itâs almost impossible to please everyone. Heâs a very respected player in the team. Itâs sensational for the club that they managed to pull it off. He simply has to concentrate on what he does best.â
While the defeat itself was a setback, the reaction from the stands - and the strong response it provoked internally - has added an extra layer of tension that Dortmund will be keen to move past quickly.
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