Mystery over Karetsas collapse solved? BVB can breathe easy | OneFootball

After the alarming collapse of Konstantinos Karetsas, BVB can apparently breathe a sigh of relief. The cause of the 18-year-old’s circulatory problems now seems to have been found.

Borussia Dortmund can apparently breathe a sigh of relief after the alarming incident involving Konstantinos Karetsas. The 18-year-old suddenly collapsed during BVB’s 3-2 Champions League win over Villarreal and was then taken to hospital. There are now initial indications as to the cause.

According to information from the Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, Karetsas is said to have been suffering from dehydration. Insufficient fluid intake can trigger dizziness, headaches and a rapid heartbeat, among other symptoms. According to the report, the general health of the Greece international is “okay”. There have so far been no signs of a serious illness.

The incident had caused great concern during the match. Karetsas suddenly lay down on the pitch in the first half and had to be treated by medics. The Dortmund player was then carried off the field on a stretcher and taken to hospital for further examinations.

BVB hopes for Karetsas’ quick return

Sporting managing director Lars Ricken described the dramatic moments after the match. “They were circulatory problems that came out of nowhere. There had been no warning signs,” the BVB official explained. The examinations were mainly intended to rule out any more serious causes.

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Sporting director Ole Book also accompanied Karetsas after his collapse. “I went out with him, but at that moment he wasn’t able to speak properly. Of course, we hope that things improve very, very quickly and that it’s nothing serious,” Book said. BVB had already been able to give an initial cautious all-clear during the match.

Karetsas was “doing okay under the circumstances,” the club said. Coach Niko Kovac also informed his team in the dressing room: “I told my players that everything is okay. They’re worried too.” Whether Karetsas will already be able to return on Saturday (12 September) in the Bundesliga match against SC Paderborn remains open. Based on the information available so far, however, a lengthy absence does not appear inevitable.

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