Overview

• The Guinea federation confirmed Guirassy’s early departure and return to Dortmund, and said he will miss Tuesday’s friendly against Botswana.
• According to the federation, he traveled to the window already carrying an issue and was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over Mozambique.
• No details on the nature or severity of the problem have been disclosed, leaving his status for Dortmund’s October 18 match at Bayern uncertain.
• A Sky reporter said the decision to send him back was made in consultation with Dortmund and may be precautionary, a characterization not officially detailed by the parties.
• Guirassy has scored six goals in eight appearances for Dortmund this season and, after missing Mainz with a thigh problem, started against Athletic Bilbao (4-1) and RB Leipzig (1-1).