Kovac gives update on Karetsas and warns of Füllkrug threat ahead of Werder clash
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8-second readAhead of Borussia Dortmund's DFB-Pokal clash with Werder Bremen, Niko Kovac provided an update on injured youngster Konstantinos Karetsas and warned of the threat posed by former BVB striker Niclas Füllkrug.
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Having returned to winning ways with victories over Sabah FC (2-1) and Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0), Borussia Dortmund will look to extend their run when they face Werder Bremen in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday.
As BVB coach Niko Kovac confirmed on Monday, youngster Konstantinos Karetsas remains sidelined with the ligament injury he suffered during a 0-0 draw with 1.
FC Union Berlin just over a week ago. “He’s not ready to play yet. He’s at the very beginning of being able to walk in a straight line.
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- Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen
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Bulinews · reported · 2026-10-26 13:16 UTC
Kovac gives update on Karetsas and warns of Füllkrug threat ahead of Werder clash ↗
Ahead of Borussia Dortmund's DFB-Pokal clash with Werder Bremen, Niko Kovac provided an update on injured youngster Konstantinos Karetsas and warned of the threat posed by former BVB striker Niclas Füllkrug.
OffsAIde · reported · 2026-10-26 13:26 UTC
Kovac updates on Karetsas and warns of Füllkrug threat ahead of Werder clash ↗
Niko Kovac says Konstantinos Karetsas remains out and has highlighted Niclas Füllkrug’s threat as Borussia Dortmund prepare to host Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal second round on Tuesday.As reported by...
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