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Dortmund coach Kovač confirms Guirassy as top striker ahead of opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:03 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Dortmund coach Kovač confirms Guirassy as top striker ahead of opener

Summary

Niko Kovač, the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, stated that Serhou Guirassy is the team's primary striker in a press conference on August 27. This announcement comes after Fabio Silva expressed dissatisfaction with his role as a substitute. Kovač emphasized that Silva must accept his position as a backup, especially following his contributions this past season, where he scored four goals in 40 appearances. Dortmund will face SV Hamburg in their Bundesliga opener this Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Kovač asserts Guirassy is the number one striker.
•Silva unhappy with his role after limited starts.
•Dortmund lost 2-1 in the Super Cup to Bayern Munich.
•Silva scored Dortmund's only goal in that match.
•Dortmund opens their Bundesliga season against SV Hamburg on Saturday.

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1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's Kovač tells Silva: 'Guirassy is our number one striker'

What they're saying

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Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač has issued a clear message to striker Fabio Silva after the Portuguese forward voiced his dissatisfaction, saying little is likely to change about his role as a substitute this season. "He knows his role in the team.
— Yahoo Sports

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