Goal drought over? BVB boss Kovac full of praise for Guirassy | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund can once again rely on the scoring prowess of its center forward. After the brace against Mainz, BVB coach Niko Kovac praises Serhou Guirassy and his enormous importance to the team.

With a convincing 4-0 victory against 1. FSV Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund not only made a statement in the title race but possibly also ended the goal drought of its center forward for good. Serhou Guirassy scored twice and, alongside assist provider Julian Ryerson, became the defining figure of the evening.

The 29-year-old had long struggled with his efficiency. Between the end of September and mid-January, he had only two direct goal involvements in the Bundesliga. A dry spell that sparked discussions – after all, strikers are primarily measured by goals. But now, much points to a turnaround. Five goals in the last three league games, six in total since mid-January – Guirassy is once again delivering what a title contender expects from its number nine.

Coach Niko Kovac was accordingly pleased after the final whistle. “The reaction is sensationally good. The team helps him, and he helps the team,” said the 54-year-old, also praising the professionalism of his striker, who had to cope with a place on the bench at times.

Just in time for the hot BVB phase: Guirassy back in form

Above all, Kovac emphasized the importance of his target man: “We need his goals. His goals are immensely important.” And further: “He is our target man. He is the one who is our number 9 there. He is very important.”

That Guirassy was on target twice with headers against Mainz and scored his tenth and eleventh goals of the season fits the image of a striker who is getting back in form just in time for the decisive phase. “When he scores, it increases our chances of winning games,” Kovac emphasized – a statement that underscores Dortmund's reliance on their goal scorer.

Looking ahead to the coming weeks, this development should give BVB hope. Especially in the upcoming top matches, a sharp-shooting Guirassy could become the decisive factor – just like on Friday evening at Signal Iduna Park.

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