Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa set for a return to Bundesliga action following return to training after ankle injury

Borussia Dortmund attacker Shinji Kagawa has given manager Jurgen Klopp a welcome boost ahead of Sunday’s clash with Hannover after returning to training just six days after suffering an ankle injury.

Kagawa suffered torn ankle ligaments during a training session last week with reports suggesting he would miss two to three weeks of action.

However, the 22-year-old could be in line for a return to first-team action this weekend at home to Hannover.

Dortmund manager Klopp told reporters: "Things look good. We will wait to see how the ankle reacts and we don't want to put him under any pressure."

Kagawa has been in prolific form of late, having scored four goals in as many games and captain Sebastian Kehl was quick to praise the German side’s medical staff for helping the Japan international return to the fold so soon.

"The medical department has done a really good job for us," Kehl said.  "For Shinji, it looks really good. I hope he can play for us at the weekend."

Dortmund currently sit at the top of the Bundesliga, three points clear of second-placed Borussia Monchengladbach.