BVB player ratings: Silva impresses, Nwaneri shines on debut | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund turns a 0:2 deficit against TSG Hoffenheim into a 3:2 winThe BVB players in the BVBWLD individual ratings.

Gregor Kobel: An absolute rock during the difficult opening 60 minutes. Kept BVB from falling further behind with a sensational save from Daghim’s left-footed shot (49’). Had absolutely no chance on either goal conceded. Without his saves, the match would have been over before Dortmund’s comeback. Rating: 1.5.

Waldemar Anton: Often under pressure defensively in the first half and struggled with coordination. After the break, he was involved in a key moment. Won the ball high up the pitch against Avdullahu and perfectly set up Guirassy’s important goal for 1:2. Rating: 2.5.

Filippo Mane (until the 32nd minute): Put under heavy pressure against lively Hoffenheim attackers. Not always composed. Had to leave the pitch after just over 30 minutes with a thigh injury. Rating: 3.5.

Joane Gadou (until the 62nd minute): Clearly looked nervous at the start. Had problems dealing with TSG’s crosses. Only settled down once BVB pressed higher and kept Hoffenheim away from their own penalty area. Rating: 3.5.

Daniel Svensson: Had an extremely difficult game on his side against Hoffenheim’s lively wingers. For the first hour, he could barely get to grips with the opposition attackers and rarely stopped their deliveries into the box. Clearly benefited from the switch to a back four. Rating: 4.

Julian Ryerson: Had major problems with Hoffenheim left-back Rots. The move leading to the 0:1 also came down his side. Going forward, his crossing was a mixed bag. Only improved in the final half hour, when BVB showed character and turned the match into a 3:2 victory. Rating: 4.

Jobe Bellingham: Started quietly and got stuck into many intense challenges during the hard-fought opening phase. Found a better balance as the game went on and helped BVB take control in midfield. Rating: 3.

Nmecha has an off day

Felix Nmecha (until the 46th minute): Endured a completely forgettable afternoon in Kraichgau and was Dortmund’s weakest player on the pitch. In central midfield, he never got into the game at any point. Offered nothing going forward and also showed serious shortcomings in tracking back. Kovac logically pulled the plug and subbed him off at half-time. Rating: 5.

Konstantinos Karetsas (until the 62nd minute): Struggled for a long time to provide any creative spark. The midfield lacked control of the second balls for much of the game. Showed some good moments once BVB raised the tempo after the break—but no more than that. Rating: 4.

Maximilian Beier: Worked very hard at his former stomping ground. Pressed relentlessly, but too often made the wrong decision in the final third and rarely found a decisive breakthrough in central areas. Rating: 3.5.

Serhou Guirassy (until the 87th minute): Was completely isolated for an hour. But he showed his class in two moments. Stayed calm in front of goal and delicately lifted the ball over Baumann for the crucial 1:2. Then set up Fábio Silva’s equalizer with a brilliant through ball. Rating: 2.

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Substitutes:

Ethan Nwaneri (from the 32nd minute): Came on after just over 30 minutes for the injured Mane. Gave the game huge energy down the left and, shortly before the final whistle, forced the decisive own goal with a dangerous cross to seal the 3:2 win. Rating: 2.5.

Joey Veerman (from the 46th minute): Brought much-needed structure to Dortmund’s midfield. Plugged the defensive gaps in the center that had been wide open in the first half. Veerman impressed with a high level of passing accuracy in build-up play. Rating: 2.5.

Fábio Silva (from the 62nd minute): A lively presence in attack. Brought fresh momentum after coming on. Clinical finish for 2:2. Then picked out Nwaneri perfectly in the box with a smart, precise pass to help create the winner. Rating: 2.

Luca Reggiani (from the 62nd minute): In his nearly 30 minutes on the pitch, he threw himself passionately into challenges and picked up a deserved yellow card in the 76th minute for a rough tackle. Played his part energetically in seeing out the narrow lead. Rating: 3.5.

Marcel Sabitzer (from the 87th minute): No rating due to limited playing time.

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