Overview
- Borussia Dortmund said Thursday that winger Julien Duranville has rejoined parts of team training.
- Head coach Niko Kovac said he must avoid tackles and falling on the shoulder and that a first-team return will wait until after the international break.
- Kovac said the medical staff gave the green light and that the winger could get initial minutes with the U23, possibly this weekend, to build fitness.
- The Belgian sustained the serious shoulder injury in the Club World Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid and later underwent surgery.
- Since joining in January 2023 he has faced recurring injuries, logging 27 senior appearances and roughly 80 missed matches, yet the club still views him as a potential difference-maker.