Karetsas set to make BVB debut against Arsenal alongside Newcastle-linked Nmecha

Felix Nmecha and Konstantinos Karetsas are named in Borussia Dortmund’s traveling squad for the friendly game against Premier League champions Arsenal.

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Borussia Dortmund named their traveling squad for their game against Arsenal in the annual pre-season tournament Emirates Cup. New signing Konstantinos Karetsas and Newcastle United-linked Felix Nmecha are among the players named in the 22-man squad.

Joane Gadou, Justin Lerma, Kaua Prates and Takato Yamamoto are also included as they prepare for their debut season in Germany. Marcel Sabitzer could still leave the club this summer, but he’ll also travel to London with the team.

Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Mussa Kaba are all absent as they continue to work on their return to full fitness. Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson returned from their post-World Cup vacations, but they will not be in the squad for tomorrow. Waldemar Anton (load management) and Diant Ramaj (individual training) are also unavailable. 

Karetsas will face his compatriot Christos Tzolis in his first Dortmund game as the former Fortuna Düsseldorf attacker joined the Premier League champions this summer. Meanwhile, Newcastle United will be expected to intensify their search for a new midfielder after their captain Bruno Guimarães completed his move to Arsenal earlier today.

Full BVB squad vs. Arsenal

Drewes, Meyer; Bensebaini, Bellingham, Nmecha, Guirassy, Beier, Chukwuemeka, Karetsas, Sabitzer, Silva, Gadou, Svensson, Lerma, Prates, Mane, Inacio, Albert, Kabar, Yamamoto, Reggiani, Riedl