Borussia Dortmund has experienced an injury shock: new signing Kaua Prates is out for weeks. The 17-year-old Brazilian has suffered an injury to his right thigh. The diagnosis is: several weeks off. Borussia Dortmund had signed Kaua Prates in the winter for 12 million euros. The left-back was supposed to continue gaining match practice until his transfer in the summer. But now a longer standstill in his development is looming. Internally, Kaua Prates is trusted a lot in Dortmund. He is considered a modern external defender and brings speed, technique, and physique. Borussia Dortmund hopes for a quick recovery from Kaua Prates. The club is relying on conservative treatment, and an operation is not an issue at the moment. Kaua Prates can only join Borussia Dortmund in August when he turns 18. FIFA regulations do not allow an earlier transfer. Borussia Dortmund had hoped that Kaua Prates would continue to receive regular playing time in Brazil and thus get used to top-level football. But now the youngster has to pause. Borussia Dortmund will support Kaua Prates and hopes for a quick return to the pitch. And Borussia Dortmund is confident that Kaua Prates will overcome this setback. So the club will give him all the time he needs to recover. But Borussia Dortmund is also looking forward to seeing Kaua Prates on the pitch soon.