Konstantinos Karetsas suffers ankle injury in Dortmund match

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas suffered an ankle injury during the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin on October 17, 2026. The 19-year-old entered the game in the 62nd minute but was forced to leave the pitch shortly after a collision with Union Berlin player Rani Khedira. Following the incident, he was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, sparking concerns regarding his availability for upcoming fixtures.

Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac and sporting director Lars Ricken confirmed that the severity of the injury is still under medical evaluation, with no official diagnosis provided as of yet. Initial reports suggest he could be sidelined for several weeks, potentially missing international duties in November against the Netherlands and Serbia. This injury marks another setback for the young player, who has struggled with fitness since joining the German club, compounded by the long-term absence of his teammate Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered an ACL rupture earlier this season. The team is currently awaiting final medical results to determine the recovery timeline.