Konstantinos Karetsas, an 18-year-old Greece prospect, had to leave the field due to circulatory problems, as stated by the club. He passed the ball to a teammate then signaled his distress to the referee before sitting on the grass. Karetsas was treated laying down then taken away on a stretcher, with the score still at 0-0 at the time. The teenager was a marquee signing for Borussia Dortmund in the summer, joining from Genk for €30 million. Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel expressed his hopes for Karetsas' speedy recovery, saying "I hope and I think that everything is OK and I hope that he's back and fit with us soon."
Borussia Dortmund's Konstantinos Karetsas Hospitalised After Slumping to Turf in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund teenager Konstantinos Karetsas was taken to hospital for treatment after slumping to the turf 25 minutes into his Champions League debut against Villarreal, according to ESPN News Services. The report has been confirmed by Borussia Dortmund's official statement.
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