Overview
- The 29-year-old earned a second consecutive start and struck the 2–1 just before halftime, setting up the away victory.
- He had been sidelined for much of 2025 and skipped the U.S. training camp after being permitted to hold talks with other clubs.
- Coach Dino Toppmöller and sporting director Markus Krösche lauded his persistence and ball-possession qualities, while teammate Ansgar Knauff called him a huge gain.
- Injuries to Oscar Hojlund and Hugo Larsson plus Tuta’s exit opened a midfield opportunity that Dahoud seized.
- Further minutes now look likely, with Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Atalanta providing the next chance to cement his role.