More BVB worries: will top scorer Guirassy miss the Leipzig clash? | OneFootball

Before the Bundesliga top match against RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund is worried about Serhou Guirassy. Coach Niko Kovac is relying on Fábio Silva as a replacement and the strong form of his team.

Borussia Dortmund is looking back on a turbulent week before the Bundesliga top match against RB Leipzig. Top striker Serhou Guirassy is at risk of missing out again. Coach Niko Kovac confirmed: "It's possible that Serhou will be out." The 29-year-old had to drop out at short notice during the away victory in Mainz, after a charley horse hurt too much during warm-up. Julian Brandt stepped in at the time and prepared the victory with two assists.

In the Champions League, Guirassy returned to the starting line-up on Wednesday evening in the 4:1 victory against Athletic Bilbao and scored a goal himself before being substituted for newcomer Fábio Silva in the 87th minute. Kovac remains relaxed despite the uncertainty: "With him, we have an adequate replacement. We are convinced that he is a good fit for this club. A young, talented Portuguese who gives everything, works for the team and has goal scoring qualities."

BVB newcomer Fábio Silva could replace Guirassy

Even if Guirassy's possible absence would hit the offense, there are additional options. Especially Karim Adeyemi shows strong development under Kovac. "The daily work on the field and in video study leads to automatic processes and growing self-confidence. I think that the fluctuations are becoming smaller, on the contrary: the fluctuations are greater upwards," said the coach, thereby underlining the positive development of his team.

The connection between the coach, the club, and the fans is also strong according to Kovac: "We fit. I believe that the relationship is good. We are simple, we are not special, not crazy, just normal people." At the same time, Niko Kovac expressed his incomprehension about the DFB nomination of Pascal Groß: "For me, it's somewhat surprising that he's not there. He has the same qualities. Those who are playing right now are doing great."

After a so far successful first half of the season, in which Dortmund is still unbeaten in the Champions League and has taken 13 out of 15 points in the Bundesliga, the positive trend is now to be confirmed against Leipzig.

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