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Dortmund handed injury boost ahead of Bayern showdown

Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to partial team training and could be included in Borussia Dortmund's squad for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:15 PM
Dortmund handed injury boost ahead of Bayern showdown
Key Things to Know
  • Konstantinos Karetsas returned to partial training and could feature for Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich.
  • Head coach Niko Kovač confirmed Karetsas missed the last three matches due to a ligament injury.
  • Long-term absentees Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias remain Dortmund's only major sidelined players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to partial team training and could feature in Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich. Dortmund head coach Niko Kovač confirmed that the 18-year-old took part in team sessions on Thursday following a three-game absence caused by a ligament injury.

Kovač stated that all players who featured in recent weeks remain fit for the trip to Munich. Outside of long-term absentees Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias, Dortmund expects to have a nearly full squad available if Karetsas completes full training without setbacks.

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