Kovac reacts to Karetsas scare: “Even the team-mates thought”

Borussia Dortmund is still concerned about Konstantinos Karetsas, who was forced off on a stretcher during their Champions League opener against Villarreal. As kicker reports, the 18-year-old Greek international was taken to hospital for further checks, and that worry also spread through the dressing room.

Worry inside the squad

Speaking about what he saw, Niko Kovac made it clear that it wasn’t treated as just another incident. “Die Mitspieler machten sich auch Gedanken”, he said, pointing out that even the other players were thinking about what was happening.

Medical updates next

Kovac stressed that after the moment of the collapse and the transfer to hospital, the key point now is how Karetsas progresses following the tests. Dortmund will have to wait for the medical findings that will determine the next steps.

It’s the kind of setback that can quickly reshape a team’s week, especially in a competition like the Champions League where every match matters. For the moment, the story to watch is the evolution of Karetsas and the results from the hospital, as kicker noted.