Mussa Kaba faces fresh injury setback at Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund youngster Mussa Kaba is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder ligament injury.

The 17-year-old midfielder sustained the injury during Dortmund’s U23 home fixture against SG Wattenscheid 09 nearly five weeks ago, when he dislocated his shoulder following a challenge.

According to Ruhr Nachrichten, further examinations revealed damage to the ligaments, leaving his return date uncertain.

Dortmund U23 sporting director Ingo Preuß has confirmed that the club will not rush the youngster’s recovery.

“With Mussa Kaba, we will not rush anything. It will take several more weeks,” Preuß explained.

Further MRI scans are expected to provide a clearer picture of his rehabilitation progress in the coming weeks.

A return before the end of 2026 is considered unlikely, meaning the talented midfielder could remain unavailable until next year.

The latest setback adds to an increasingly frustrating period for Kaba, who has previously missed several months because of growth-related muscular problems and other fitness issues.

The German youngster had only recently returned to competitive action after gradually rebuilding his fitness with Dortmund’s U23 side.

The club will now prioritise his recovery rather than risk an early comeback.