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20th November 2020
02:28pm GMT

Even so, 16, you might think, is a little young to be thrust into the action in one of Europe's top leagues. Dortmund, however, clearly don't seem to think it is beyond him. Despite his tender years, Moukoko was named in their Bundesliga squad in the summer. Should he be given the nod to feature for Dortmund in their game with Hertha Berlin on Saturday night, he will become the youngest player to play a professional football game in Germany.
Speaking ahead of the game, Dortmund boss Lucien Favre has given little away as to whether or not Moukoko will feature in his squad in Berlin - despite being available for selection for the first time.
"It has not been decided whether Youssoufa Moukoko will travel to Berlin," he said. "He has fantastic potential; it's fun to train with him."
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Should Moukoko miss out on Saturday, he may instead feature in the Champions League in midweek, where Dortmund face Club Brugge at home. An appearance in that game on Tuesday would see him become the youngest player in the competition's history.
Dortmund go to Berlin in third place in the Bundesliga, their recent run of good form halted by a 3-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in their last outing before the international break.Explore more on these topics: