Alarm at Signal Iduna Park: Karetsas collapses and is hospitalized

On Tuesday, the 18-year-old young midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas of Borussia Dortmund collapsed at the Signal Iduna Park during the match against Villarreal and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher, being taken to the hospital for tests.

Karetsas, in competition with Pape Gueye, raised the alarms when he collapsed and was taken away on a stretcher. The action was recorded under the credit of AP Photo/Martin Meissner.

The talented 18-year-old midfielder is dazzling at the start of the season. His performance has attracted the attention of international football.

He was taken to the hospital to undergo medical tests. The initial examinations did not reveal serious problems according to the information available.

Statement from Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund issued a statement on the same Tuesday, indicating that Karetsas suffers from circulatory problems but is fine given the circumstances. The club reiterated that it will not take any risks with his health.

However, the image of the incident bears the signature of AP Photo/Martin Meissner, according to the report.

It was written by Imma Mentruit for International Football, with the collaboration of Martin.