Kostas Karetsas cleared for training after medical assessment at Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund achieved a 3-0 victory against Paderborn on September 15, 2026, maintaining an undefeated run in all competitions and rising to third place in the league table. Goals were secured by Fabio Silva and Felix Nmecha, while Serhou Guirassy saw two of his efforts disallowed for offside.

International winger Kostas Karetsas was notably absent from the match-day squad, though he was spotted at Signal Iduna Park. The club reports that Karetsas has returned to individual training and is nearing a full integration into the team's schedule. This follows a period of concern regarding his health, during which sports director Ole Buck noted the player had difficulty communicating, causing significant alarm among the staff.

Following these health concerns, the player underwent an exhaustive three-day medical examination. Sports director Lars Ricken confirmed that the results showed no irregularities. Consequently, the medical team has cleared Karetsas for active participation, marking a positive conclusion to the situation for the Dortmund squad.