Karetsas stretchered off on Dortmund debut

The 18-year-old winger collapsed mid-match and was rushed to hospital.

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What happened. Karetsas was forced off with circulatory problems during his Champions League debut, signalling to the bench before being stretchered off and taken to hospital.

• He was making his Champions League debut against Villarreal.
• Dortmund confirmed he is 'doing well under the circumstances'.
• Sporting director Nils-Ole Book said Karetsas was unable to speak.

“Konstantinos Karetsas had to leave the field due to circulatory problems. Kosta is doing well under the circumstances and is on his way to the hospital for further tests.”

— Borussia Dortmund statement

He will undergo further tests at the hospital to determine the cause.

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