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Borussia Dortmund wants Greece to limit use of Konstantinos Karetsas

According to a report from Sky Germany, Borussia Dortmund has reached out to Greece in hopes of convincing the national team to rest 18-year-old wunderkind Konstantinos Karetsas. Borussia Dortmund cited the youngster’s heavy workload already this season for club and…

Bavarian Football Works

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Borussia Dortmund asked the Greek football association to manage and limit the playing time of Konstantinos Karetsas.
Sky Germany reported that Dortmund cited the 18-year-old's heavy early-season workload as the reason for the request.
Karetsas started all three of Greece's Nations League matches, including a full 90-minute appearance against Germany.

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Borussia Dortmund has contacted the Greek football federation to request that 18-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas be used sparingly during international duty, according to a report from Sky Germany. The Bundesliga club expressed concern regarding the youngster's heavy workload for both club and country early in the season.

Karetsas started in all three of Greece's recent Nations League fixtures, which included playing the full 90 minutes in a win against Germany. Dortmund sought the restriction to manage player fatigue, noting that the team is scheduled to face Werder Bremen just five days after international duty concludes.

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