Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major boost ahead of their Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich, with Serhou Guirassy back in full training after injury concerns. The Guinean striker, described by Niko Kovac as the team's “life insurance,” looks set to lead the line in Saturday’s highly-anticipated Klassiker clash after overcoming thigh problems.
Guirassy fit for Bayern clash after injury scare
Dortmund’s top scorer Guirassy has returned to full training ahead of Saturday’s crunch clash against Bayern. The 29-year-old striker had been a doubt after suffering thigh discomfort while on international duty with Guinea, but according to , he trained normally on Tuesday morning. His availability is a huge relief for head coach Niko Kovac, who relies heavily on the forward’s clinical edge in big matches.
Guirassy has already scored four goals in five Bundesliga matches this season, underlining his importance to Dortmund’s title ambitions. The club’s medical team and Guinean federation had opted for caution earlier in the month, allowing the striker to return to Dortmund early rather than risk aggravating the injury. Now fully fit, he is expected to spearhead the attack at the Allianz Arena.
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Kovac has made no secret of how integral Guirassy is to his system, often referring to him as the team’s “life insurance” due to his reliability in front of goal. Despite struggling with form briefly in the league, the Guinean remains Dortmund’s focal point and is seen as a potential match-winner against Bayern.
In late-September, Guirassy had to halt his warm-up due to thigh pain before his team's loss to Mainz, but after starting in the 4-1 win against Athletic Club and the 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig, he has regained fitness.
Guirassy’s scoring form and release clause attract attention
While Dortmund fans are eager for Guirassy to continue his goalscoring form, top European clubs are also keeping tabs on his future. As revealed, his current contract includes a €50 million (£43m/$55m) release clause next summer, a potential bargain compared to strikers of similar calibre like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
Guirassy has been linked with moves away before, but Dortmund successfully retained him this year despite offers nearing €75 million (£64m/$82m). Given his consistency and physical style, his market value continues to rise, making him one of the Bundesliga’s most intriguing forwards heading into 2026.
Getty Two elite strikers set for Der Klassiker duel
Saturday’s Der Klassiker will feature two prolific forwards in the form of English hero Harry Kane and Guirassy. Kane has already scored 11 goals in six league appearances for Bayern, while Guirassy remains his closest challenger in the Bundesliga scoring race.
The Guinean striker, who finished joint-top scorer in last season’s Champions League with 13 goals, admitted earlier this year: “We both like scoring goals. Harry Kane is a world-class striker with a lot of experience. I watch a lot of football matches and am always learning.” Guirassy will hope to open his account in the Klassiker, having yet to score in the fixture.
Bayern currently lead the table with 18 points, while Dortmund sit second on 14. A victory at the Allianz Arena would cut the deficit to a single point and send a statement about Dortmund’s credentials under Kovac. With Guirassy fit again and Kane in red-hot form, Saturday’s clash promises to be an explosive encounter between Germany’s top two sides.
