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Guirassy's Starting Spot at Risk as Dortmund Confronts Prolonged Slump

Kovac signals open competition for Dortmund's No. 9 following Guirassy's costly display in the 3-3 draw at Frankfurt.

Overview

  • Guirassy went off after 66 minutes in Frankfurt, where his foul on Robin Koch conceded a penalty and he failed to register a chance.
  • He is now 683 Bundesliga minutes without a goal, having last scored in the league on October 31, despite a Champions League brace against Villarreal.
  • Niko Kovac praised Fabio Silva's energetic cameo and emphasized that competition for places is important, indicating a possible change up front.
  • BVB executive Lars Ricken acknowledged the striker's diminished output, as reports show his goals-per-game rate has dropped from about 0.7 last season to roughly 0.33.
  • Coverage notes his contract runs to 2028 with a summer release clause reportedly lower than last year's €70 million, while pundit Patrick Helmes questioned whether Guirassy has reached his ceiling.