Julien Duranville
19-Year-Old
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 12/6/2025
Training with ball
Duranville (shoulder) was spotted training with the ball in team training on Thursday and will be playing with the U23 squad to build on his fitness in the coming weeks, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "After his break over the last few months, Julien Duranville will initially be getting some playing time with the U23s. There he can get fit, find his feet, and work on everything else. We're not rushing anything with him."
ANALYSIS
Duranville is nearing a return from a shoulder injury and showed good progress Thursday after being spotted training with the ball alongside his teammates. This is a positive sign as it suggests the forward isn't far from making his return on the pitch. He is expected to play for the U23 team in the coming weeks to build on his fitness before returning to the senior squad as a rotational option.
Duranville is nearing a return from a shoulder injury and showed good progress Thursday after being spotted training with the ball alongside his teammates. This is a positive sign as it suggests the forward isn't far from making his return on the pitch. He is expected to play for the U23 team in the coming weeks to build on his fitness before returning to the senior squad as a rotational option.
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Working on return
Duranville (shoulder) is partially integrated into training again, according to manager Niko Kovac. "It is still a partial integration, but they are making progress."
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Won't make start of season
Duranville (shoulder) is not expected to return ahead of the season and instead closer to October, according to Zac Weilminster of Fear The Wall.
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Set for surgery
Duranville (shoulder) has undergone surgery, according to his club.
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Suffers shoulder injury
Duranville suffered a shoulder injury in the 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals Saturday.
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Still seeing reserve role
Duranville registered one chance created, five shots and 13 crosses in 12 appearances (two starts) this season.
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Two teams remain keen on him
Newcastle and Bayern Munich are keeping close tabs on Duranville, according to Football Transfers.
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Newcastle and Bayern Munich are keeping a close watch on the 18-year-old Belgian forward, who's under contract at Borussia Dortmund. He's believed to be one of Dortmund's best young players, but he's finding a tough path to securing steady minutes. A move to another club is not out of the question in the upcoming summer.
Newcastle and Bayern Munich are keeping a close watch on the 18-year-old Belgian forward, who's under contract at Borussia Dortmund. He's believed to be one of Dortmund's best young players, but he's finding a tough path to securing steady minutes. A move to another club is not out of the question in the upcoming summer.