Fábio Silva thanks teammates after scoring first Dortmund goal in the Champions League | OneFootball

Copenhagen 2-4 Borussia Dortmund

Portuguese striker Fábio Silva is off the mark for Borussia Dortmund, after coming off the bench to score in the German side’s victory at Copenhagen in the Champions League.

Injury issues have so far restricted Silva to fleeting appearances for his new club, following a summer move from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Silva had made just four appearances for Dortmund before the trip to Copenhagen, featuring for 5-10 minutes late on for Robert Kovac’s side.

On Tuesday, the well-travelled forward was given a much larger portion of the match, entering the field on 63 minutes as his team led 2-1. Silva got his goal in the 87th minute to make the scoreline 4-1, converting from a narrow angle to secure the victory and maintain Dortmund’s impressive start of 7 points from three matches in the Champions League.

“My teammates, all the lads who have worked with me in the gym since my injury, have done a lot to help me,” Silva said after the match. “Now I feel 100% fit again. Many thanks to everyone who has worked with me. Thanks to the coach. I always try to use my energy and help my teammates to create chances. I’m very happy about this goal.”

Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl added: “Fábio Silva has been an energising influence in every game he’s come on in. He rewarded himself with his first goal. For a striker, that’s worth its weight in gold.”