Borussia Dortmund’s midfield depth takes a significant hit as Konstantinos Karetsas is set to miss several weeks of action due to an ankle injury. The 18-year-old sustained the injury during the club’s 0-0 Bundesliga draw with 1. FC Union Berlin on Saturday and was seen returning to Dortmund on crutches that evening. While the club has not yet released a definitive medical report on the exact severity, reports from *Ruhr Nachrichten* indicate Karetsas will be sidelined at least until the next international break in mid-November.
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The absence of the young Greek international presents a tactical headache for head coach Niko Kovac, who relies on Karetsas’s energy and pressing intensity in the center of the park. Dortmund’s management, including sporting director Lars Ricken and assistant Ole Book, expressed visible concern over the youngster’s condition immediately following the match against Union Berlin. This injury comes at a crucial juncture in the Bundesliga season, where consistency in midfield control is essential for the Black and Whites to maintain their title challenge.
Karetsas’s potential return in mid-November means he will miss a critical stretch of fixtures, including high-stakes domestic and European commitments. As Dortmund prepares for the upcoming international window, Kovac will need to reshuffle his midfield options, potentially giving more minutes to experienced veterans or other academy prospects. The club is expected to provide further updates on Karetsas’s recovery timeline once comprehensive medical examinations are completed in the coming days.
Source: Yahoo Sports
