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Weigl plans September return from broken ankle

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A return to action on Bundesliga matchday three could be on the cards for the injured Borussia Dortmund midfielder

Julian Weigl hopes to be fit by September as the Borussia Dortmund midfielder continues to recover from a broken ankle.

Weigl required surgery after suffering the injury in a May game against Augsburg, but he was able to run for the first time in his comeback on Friday.

The 21-year-old Germany international suggested he will be ready to return following the international break after matchday two in 2017-18.

"I'm doing really well," said Weigl. "I was allowed to run [on Friday] for the first time.