Fabio Silva forces tactical changes for Dortmund after strong start

Fabio Silva has moved from a potential summer transfer candidate to a core member of the Dortmund attack. Despite being labeled as a challenger to primary striker Serhou Guirassy at the season opener, Silva has secured four goal contributions in his first four substitute appearances. Coach Niko Kovač is now evaluating a two-striker system to accommodate both players on the pitch simultaneously. The club previously explored selling or loaning the Portuguese forward during the summer window, but Silva opted to remain in Germany to fight for his position. Following his performance against Villarreal in the Champions League, team leadership has signaled that Silva is contending for a starting role. Kovač is currently reassessing the forward hierarchy ahead of upcoming matches.

• 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — He was meant to be sold! Bundesliga club reshapes system for striker