Borussia Dortmund have received a welcome boost ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Bayern Munich, as star forward Serhou Guirassy has been cleared to feature after leaving international duty with Guinea. With Guinea officially out of contention for 2026 World Cup qualification, the striker has been allowed to return early — a decision that ensures his fitness and availability for the blockbuster Bundesliga encounter.
According to reports from Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) and confirmed by BVB Newsblog, Guirassy’s withdrawal was made in full agreement between Borussia Dortmund and the Guinean Football Federation. The 28-year-old will now remain in France until Tuesday to maintain his fitness before rejoining Dortmund’s training sessions later in the week.
The development comes as a major sigh of relief for Dortmund supporters, who had feared losing one of their most lethal attacking weapons ahead of the season’s first Der Klassiker. With the club already missing key players such as Ramy Bensebaini due to injury, the availability of Guirassy — who has become an integral part of BVB’s frontline — provides manager Edin Terzić with a crucial offensive option.
Guirassy, who joined Dortmund in the summer after a prolific stint with VfB Stuttgart, has yet to fully hit his stride at Signal Iduna Park but remains a potent presence in front of goal. His power, movement, and finishing instincts make him a constant threat — particularly in big games where individual moments can decide outcomes.
Guinea’s early World Cup exit meant the national team had little at stake in their remaining fixtures, making the decision to release Guirassy a practical and mutually beneficial one. The move not only spares the striker from unnecessary travel and fatigue but also allows him to focus on regaining sharpness for club duties.
Fans on social media reacted with mixed emotions — some joking about his recent goal drought, while others expressed gratitude toward the Guinean federation for their “sportsmanship” in releasing the player early.
Dortmund’s upcoming meeting with Bayern promises to be another fiery edition of Der Klassiker, and having Guirassy fit and available could prove decisive as BVB aim to challenge their arch-rivals’ early dominance under Vincent Kompany.
For Guirassy, this early return could serve as the perfect reset — a chance to silence critics, rediscover his scoring touch, and remind everyone why Dortmund brought him in to lead their new attacking era.
