Karetsas twisted his ankle, and the immediate reaction from Borussia Dortmund’s leadership? They’re not feeling good about it at all. This isn’t just a bump or a bruise, with Managing Director for Sport Lars Ricken flat out saying, “Something’s not quite right with it.”
A Spark Gone Too Soon
The Greece international had just hit the pitch in the 62nd minute, but man, did he make an impact. We’re talking an instant, noticeable spark that just elevated their play. This teenager was showing serious grit, impossible to beat in battles for the ball, winning four of his five duels. He even dispossessed Rani Khedira right outside the Union penalty area in the 67th minute. He was driving to the end line, fighting to prevent the opposing captain from winning the ball back, and then it happened. His foot got caught in the grass, and he went down. Just like that, all that momentum was gone.
The Words From Dortmund’s Brass Tell the Story
The situation is clearly serious. Ricken confirmed, “He twisted his ankle,” adding that it was “at least serious enough that he couldn’t keep playing.” Sporting Director Ole Book echoed the concern, admitting, “Let’s hope it’s not too serious. At the moment, I don’t feel good about it.” That’s not the kind of talk you want to hear when a young player with such immediate impact gets hurt. The final diagnosis is still pending, but those statements alone tell you everything you need to know about the current level of worry. With Karetsas out, 17-year-old Mathis Albert stepped in, making his first Bundesliga appearance of the season and only the second of his career.
Borussia Dortmund now has to hold its breath and wait for further testing. Everyone’s just hoping this isn’t a long-term problem for a player who was just starting to really light things up. The next update can’t come soon enough.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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