After Karetsas collapse: BVB announce first decision | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund remain concerned about Konstantinos Karetsas. BVB sporting director Ole Book has now provided an update on the 18-year-old’s situation.

After his collapse in the Champions League, Konstantinos Karetsas remains sidelined for the time being. The 18-year-old is still in hospital and undergoing thorough examinations. It is already certain that the Greek midfielder will not be available for Borussia Dortmund’s upcoming Bundesliga home match against SC Paderborn on Saturday (12 September).

Karetsas had to be carried off after just 26 minutes in BVB’s 3-2 win over FC Villarreal on Tuesday due to circulatory problems. The attacking midfielder was then taken to a hospital. According to reports from Belgium, dehydration may have played a role, among other factors. However, the exact cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.

Sporting director Ole Book spoke on Thursday on the sidelines of Dortmund training about the youngster’s condition. Karetsas is “doing well under the circumstances.” At the same time, the BVB official made it clear that the club would take no risks: “It is clear that, first and foremost, we will prioritize the health of the person and the player. He will not be involved this weekend.”

Concern over Karetsas: The latest situation at BVB

It is currently unclear when Karetsas will be able to return to the pitch. First, the ongoing medical examinations are expected to provide clarity. Book said: “We really want to get to the bottom of this in detail.” In general, however, BVB remain optimistic.

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The sporting director also dismissed comparisons with Christian Eriksen’s collapse at the 2021 European Championship. “It doesn’t look like it’s heading in that direction,” said Book. Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest during a match at the time.

Adding to the concern was the fact that just a few hours before Karetsas, BVB youth player Jan-Luca Riedl had also collapsed during a Youth League match. Dortmund therefore looked into a possible connection between the two cases, but according to Book, found no such link. Karetsas only joined Dortmund a few weeks ago for 30 million euros. The Greek international has a long-term contract with BVB until 2031.

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