Serhou Guirassy is set to face his former club Lille in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, showcasing his lethal form as Borussia Dortmund’s main attacking threat. A decade ago, Guirassy struggled to make an impact at Lille, playing only nine games and scoring just once before embarking on a journey that would eventually lead him to Dortmund.
After a stint at Auxerre and Cologne, Guirassy found his footing at Stuttgart in 2022, where he exploded onto the scene with 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga matches. This impressive performance caught the attention of Dortmund, who signed him in the summer transfer window. Since then, Guirassy has continued his exceptional form, scoring 24 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Despite Guirassy’s heroics, Dortmund has faced challenges this season, sitting in 10th place in the Bundesliga and struggling to replicate their success from last season’s Champions League campaign. The team narrowly advanced to the last 16 after a play-off against Sporting Lisbon, with Guirassy once again proving instrumental in securing the victory.
Under new coach Niko Kovac, Dortmund has shown signs of improvement, recently securing their second away victory of the Bundesliga season with a 2-0 win over St. Pauli. Kovac’s simplified approach has allowed players like Karim Adeyemi to shine, with the German forward scoring a brilliant solo goal and assisting Guirassy in their recent win.
With Guirassy in top form and Dortmund gaining confidence under Kovac, the team is poised to take on Lille in the Champions League last 16. This match presents Guirassy with the perfect opportunity to showcase how much he has evolved since his time at the French club, proving that he is now a force to be reckoned with in European football.
