Jadon Sancho is still "growing up" and needs to be guided during his development, according to Borussia Dortmund sports director Michael Zorc.
The 19-year-old has been dropped from the starting XI twice in recent months, having been omitted from the squad to play Borussia Monchengladbach in October because of a late arrival from England duty, while also being benched for the Champions League clash against Barcelona in November.
Last month, Sancho was also hauled off at half-time by Dortmund coach Lucien Favre with the team down by two goals to Bayern before going on to lose 4-0.