Karetsas set to make BVB debut against Arsenal alongside Newcastle-linked Nmecha | OneFootball

Konstantinos Karetsas and Felix Nmecha have been named in Borussia Dortmund’s travelling squad for the annual pre-season Emirates Cup against Premier League champions Arsenal, with the new signing set for his first outing.

According to BuLi News, the 22-man group also features Joane Gadou, Justin Lerma, Kaua Prates and Takato Yamamoto as they prepare for debut seasons in Germany. Marcel Sabitzer could still leave this summer, but he will travel to London with the team.

Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Mussa Kaba are absent as they continue working towards full fitness. Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson have returned from post-World Cup holidays, but will not be in the squad for tomorrow. Waldemar Anton (load management) and Diant Ramaj (individual training) are also unavailable.

Karetsas will face his compatriot Christos Tzolis in his first Dortmund game after the former Fortuna Düsseldorf attacker joined the Premier League champions this summer.

Nmecha is included amid Newcastle United interest, and the club are expected to intensify their search for a midfielder after captain Bruno Guimarães completed a move to Arsenal earlier today.

Full Dortmund squad: Drewes, Meyer, Bensebaini, Bellingham, Nmecha, Guirassy, Beier, Chukwuemeka, Karetsas, Sabitzer, Silva, Gadou, Svensson, Lerma, Prates, Mane, Inacio, Albert, Kabar, Yamamoto, Reggiani, Riedl.

Source: BuLi News

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