Mussa Kaba ranks among the greatest talents in Borussia Dortmund's ranks—but also among the unluckiest. Now the BVB jewel faces yet another extended spell on the sidelines.

According to club-affiliated Ruhr Nachrichten, citing their own information, Kaba suffered a shoulder ligament injury nearly five weeks ago during a regional league match between Dortmund's U23 side and SG Wattenscheid 09.

It is therefore unlikely that the 17-year-old midfielder will return to action before the end of 2026. A comeback appears to be scheduled for the new year instead.

This aligns with official statements. Ingo Preuß, sporting director of BVB's U23 side, told the publication that they will not rush anything with Mussa Kaba and that it will take several more weeks.

A more precise prognosis may be possible in the coming week. Kaba is scheduled to undergo another MRI scan then.

The young player has been repeatedly sidelined by minor and major injuries in recent months and years.

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Particularly consequential have been muscular imbalances and hip problems caused by growth spurts, which kept the Bielefeld-born player out of action from March through September last year.

According to reports from the player's circle, Kaba must now rebuild confidence in his own body following this latest setback.

Despite his physical problems, BVB equipped the young prospect with a long-term professional contract last summer.

BVB sporting director Ole Book stated at the time that Mussa possesses enormous footballing abilities and impressive physicality, and that with his qualities he ranks among the greatest talents in German football.