€30m man fit again: BVB's plan for Karetsas | OneFootball

After his circulation problems, Konstantinos Karetsas is set to make his comeback for BVB. It is now clear whether the star signing can be in the starting XI this weekend.

During Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League match against FC Villarreal, Konstantinos Karetsas had to be substituted due to circulation problems. Examinations at the hospital revealed that the Greek was dehydrated. The summer signing is expected to be back in the squad for the match against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday (19 September, 6:30 p.m.). This was confirmed by BVB coach Niko Kovac at the press conference ahead of the game against the Swabians.

“He’s doing well, and that’s the most important thing. When you go through something like that, it’s obviously still in the back of your mind. But I can see day by day that he’s becoming more relaxed and thinking about it less and less. He’s in a positive mood, laughing and enjoying training. That’s a good basis for processing it all and putting it behind him,” explained the 54-year-old.

According to “Bild,” however, the Greek is only expected to start the game on the bench. A place in the starting XI against last year’s cup finalists is therefore considered highly unlikely. “If he does come on, then Kosta should of course be able to deliver the level of performance he showed in the first few matches as well,” said Niko Kovac at the press conference.

Konstantinos Karetsas with a mixed start at BVB

The Greek’s recent performances have been rather mixed, even though his first game for Dortmund began promisingly. In the friendly against Arsenal, the 18-year-old scored an absolute wonder goal. In his five competitive appearances so far for the Black and Yellows, only one more goal contribution followed. He provided that in the match against Hamburger SV on the opening matchday of the Bundesliga season.

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Konstantinos Karetsas moved from KRC Genk to Borussia Dortmund in the last summer transfer window with high expectations surrounding him. Because of the 18-year-old’s great talent, the Bundesliga club paid 30 million euros for the talented player.

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