Nwaneri subbed early but Kovac praises display

Teenager forced into action after 27 minutes, then substituted in Dortmund's win.

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What happened. Ethan Nwaneri came on early for Borussia Dortmund against Villarreal after Konstantinos Karetsas collapsed with circulation issues, but was later substituted.

• Karetsas was taken to hospital after being stretchered off.
• Kovac said Nwaneri's display was 'really good'.
• The substitution was not performance-related.

“Konstantinos Karetsas had to leave the pitch in the game against Villarreal due to circulation problems. Kosta is doing as well as can be expected given the circumstances.”

— Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund will monitor Karetsas's recovery, while Nwaneri continues his loan spell.

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