Serhou Guirassy reflects on 100 Dortmund games and current form

Serhou Guirassy marked his 100th appearance for Borussia Dortmund with a decisive brace. The striker scored twice in Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League home win over Villarreal. "Yes, that's true. The team are also in great form. We're winning games, so it's fair to say that's the case," the Guinean said afterwards.

The victory was the fourth competitive win in a row at the start of the campaign. This streak was extended to five wins last weekend with a commanding 3-0 victory over SC Paderborn on Matchday 4. As a result, Borussia Dortmund currently sit second in the Bundesliga table with nine points from three games. Under coach Niko Kovač, the team has scored eight goals and conceded just two in those three matches.

A Personal Milestone

Guirassy himself was initially unaware of the milestone. "It's very important to start another season like this." admitted the 30-year-old. His goals in the 80th minute, assisted by Fabio Silva, and from the penalty spot five minutes later were his third and fourth of the season. With two goals in three league appearances, he is currently the team's top scorer. The close connection with Silva, who also scored and provided an assist in the 3-0 win over Paderborn, is a key factor for Guirassy. "We have a very good understanding on and off the pitch, that helps immensely," the forward said.

The team now looks ahead with this momentum to the next challenge. On Saturday, they travel for an away match against VfB Stuttgart, who are currently in 14th place. Ahead of this match, the squad must cope with several absences. Alongside Filippo Mané and Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Karetsas is also sidelined through injury. The first-team squad list and all injured players are listed in the squad section.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

The statistics from the first weeks are impressive. Beyond the flawless record of five wins in five games, the offensive output stands out. In the Bundesliga, BVB has the second-best goal difference in the league. Coach Kovač, who recorded the best points-per-game ratio of any manager in his first 50 Bundesliga matches, has quickly instilled an aggressive, possession-based style in the team. Players like Samuele Inácio, Carney Chukwuemeka and Karim Adeyemi add pace and creativity to the attacking power.

Finding themselves above rivals Bayern Munich after the strong start is a welcome side effect, but one nobody at the club wants to overemphasize. The focus remains squarely on their own performance curve. "Every win gives us more confidence for the next challenge," Guirassy summarized. The next opportunity to prove this confidence comes on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. In Stuttgart.

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