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Dortmund Heads to Baku Amidst Injury Woes
19 Oct
Summary
- Konstantinos Karetsas injured, misses trip to Azerbaijan.
- Sabah FK, founded in 2017, is the youngest club in UCL.
- BVB faces third consecutive away game in Baku.
Borussia Dortmund's team has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for a UEFA Champions League fixture. Midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is unable to travel due to a ligament injury in his foot, confirmed by managing director Lars Ricken. The team's flight to the Caspian Sea took approximately five hours, with expected temperatures in Baku significantly warmer than Dortmund.
Their opponent, Sabah FK, is a relatively new club, founded in 2017 and playing in Azerbaijan's top division since 2018. The club achieved a historic feat by becoming the youngest ever to reach the Champions League proper, having previously secured wins against Slavia Prague and a domestic league victory. This encounter represents the last of three consecutive away games for Borussia Dortmund.
Sabah FK recently advanced to the current UEFA Champions League league phase after a dramatic extra-time victory in their play-off match. The club leads the Azerbaijani domestic league standings following a recent commanding away win. After arriving in the capital, the Dortmund team will conduct their customary pre-match press conference and final training session.
