Borussia Dortmund have received a massive lift ahead of their highly anticipated Bundesliga Klassiker clash against Bayern Munich, with Serhou Guirassy officially back in full training after a minor thigh injury scare. The Guinean striker — affectionately dubbed Niko Kovac’s “life insurance” — is now fully fit and ready to lead the line at the Allianz Arena this Saturday, in what could prove a crucial moment in Dortmund’s title chase.
The 29-year-old, who has already bagged four goals in five Bundesliga matches this season, had caused concern during the international break after suffering discomfort while training with Guinea. Thankfully, medical checks revealed no major damage, and both the national federation and Dortmund staff opted for caution, sending the striker back to Germany early for recovery. That decision has paid off, as Guirassy was spotted training normally with the squad on Tuesday morning — to the relief of Kovac and Dortmund supporters alike.
Kovac, who has repeatedly called Guirassy his “life insurance,” has built much of Dortmund’s attacking identity around the forward’s physical presence, movement, and clinical finishing. “When he plays, we always have a chance,” the coach once admitted. And with the club sitting four points behind league leaders Bayern, Guirassy’s return could be the spark needed to close the gap and keep the title race alive.
Guirassy’s influence extends beyond Dortmund’s domestic campaign — his impressive Champions League tally of 13 goals last season made him one of Europe’s most feared strikers. It’s little wonder that several top clubs are monitoring him closely. Reports from BILD suggest that the striker’s contract includes a €50 million release clause next summer, a figure that could tempt many suitors given the soaring market for elite forwards.
Still, for now, Dortmund are focused on the task at hand — and that means finding a way past Harry Kane and Bayern Munich. The English captain has been in devastating form, netting 11 goals in six Bundesliga matches, setting up a mouthwatering showdown between two of Europe’s hottest goal scorers.
For Guirassy, Saturday’s Klassiker offers both a challenge and an opportunity: a chance to prove he belongs in the same conversation as Kane and to help Dortmund make a bold statement in the title race.
With both strikers firing, Bayern vs Dortmund on October 18 is shaping up not just as another league fixture — but as a defining moment in this year’s Bundesliga story.
