Dortmund: "Serhou Guirassy is our lifeline," says Niko Kovac

This Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Serhou Guirassy scored a hat-trick against FC Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Signal Iduna Park. The Guinean striker led Borussia Dortmund to a 3-1 victory, although it wasn't enough to overturn the 0-4 defeat from the first leg.

Dortmund's quest for the European crown has come to an end, but the Guinean striker showcased his prowess in the Champions League. He accumulated 13 goals and 4 assists in 14 appearances in the tournament. At this stage, Serhou Guirassy is the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 season after the quarter-finals.

After the match against FC Barcelona, his coach did not miss the opportunity to praise him as usual. The coach is delighted to have the Guinean international in his squad and to fully enjoy his effective performances.

"Serhou Guirassy scored three goals and could have netted one or two more in the first half. It's obviously a great performance. When a striker scores three, it's a major achievement. Serhou is important for us. I've always said it: he is our lifeline. And I wasn't wrong," said Niko Kovac.

Lydiane N'Po |

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