Soccer · Bundesliga · published 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 · via Bundesliga

Dortmund await tests after Karetsas suffers ankle problem

Borussia Dortmund are waiting for test results after Konstantinos Karetsas injured his ankle in the 0-0 draw at Union Berlin. The 18-year-old midfielder limped off shortly after entering as a second-half substitute on Matchday 6. Club officials Lars Ricken and Ole Book said further assessment is needed and expressed concern about the severity of the injury.

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Karetsas, an 18-year-old Greece midfielder, joined Dortmund from Genk during the summer and has made five league outings, registering one assist. He was introduced during the second half at Union Berlin but had to leave the pitch soon after because of the ankle issue.

Dortmund are still assessing the problem, with club figures Lars Ricken and Ole Book indicating uncertainty about its seriousness. The player had already sat out a Matchday 3 victory over Paderborn after a medical concern. His availability for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Sabah and next Saturday's Bundesliga meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt is now in question.

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The injury could affect Dortmund's squad options and fans' expectations for upcoming fixtures, while a young player's recovery may influence his development and visibility. Greek supporters and Bundesliga followers may feel concern, and if he misses Champions League or league games, the club's performance and mood around the team may shift. The wider impact remains uncertain until tests clarify how serious the problem is.

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