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Young Dortmund Player Collapses Mid-Game!
8 Sep
Summary
- Konstantinos Karetsas experienced circulatory problems during a Champions League match.
- The 18-year-old midfielder was treated on the field and taken to hospital.
- He had been a consistent starter for Dortmund in multiple competitions this season.
Borussia Dortmund's young talent, Konstantinos Karetsas, experienced a serious health scare during a Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday. The 18-year-old midfielder suddenly collapsed on the pitch in the 27th minute, signaling for immediate medical attention. Medical personnel rushed to his aid, treating him for several minutes before he was carefully removed from the field on a stretcher.
Karetsas was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further evaluation due to circulatory problems. A statement from the club indicated that he was "doing well under the circumstances." The young Greek international had become an integral part of Dortmund's squad this season, featuring prominently in both domestic and European fixtures since his summer arrival from Genk.
