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Konstantinos Karetsas health and professional profile

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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas recently underwent medical evaluation following a health scare during a Champions League match against Villarreal. The 18-year-old experienced circulatory issues that required him to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher. While his mother suggested dehydration was the cause, the club stated that investigations showed “no significant abnormalities” after three days of testing. Karetsas has since begun individual training. Following Greece’s victory over Germany, media coverage has shifted toward the player’s professional background. Reports highlight that his father, Vaios, intentionally trained him to prioritize teamwork and vision over scoring to develop his playstyle. Although born and raised in Belgium, Karetsas has chosen to represent the Greek national team. Now 19, Karetsas has gained further attention following Greece's 1-0 Nations League victory over Germany. His performance included a viral dribble against Jonathan Burkardt. His specialized training has yielded significant results, including 18 assists last season with Genk. The player’s family maintains a strong connection to the Greek club PAOK, and his background includes a family history of migrating to Belgium to work in coal mines. Due to Karetsas's consistent involvement in the Nations League, Borussia Dortmund has reportedly requested that the Greek national team exercise careful management regarding his playing time to prevent overexertion. However, Greece national team coach Ivan Jovanović has addressed these reports, characterizing them as “exaggerations.” Jovanović denied that any formal request had been made by the German club, emphasizing that coaching decisions are based solely on player fitness and that no European club has requested special treatment for players during his tenure. As ~~Greece prepares for a~~ the UEFA Nations League ~~rematch against~~ enters its fourth matchday, Greece prepares to host Germany in ~~Thessaloniki, the team holds~~ a ~~lead in~~ high-stakes Group A2 clash. Greece currently leads the group following their victory in Augsburg and a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.

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