Guirassy’s Strike Bails Out Dortmund in German Cup as Pressure Mounts on Terzić
Borussia Dortmund may have survived the German Cup scare against lower-league side Rot-Weiss Essen, but their narrow escape has done little to silence growing concerns about the state of the club. It was Serhou Guirassy, the new man in black and yellow, who came to the rescue, netting the decisive goal to drag Dortmund into the next round. Yet, instead of celebration, the match left fans and pundits alike asking uncomfortable questions.
Dortmund were supposed to dominate this fixture. A Bundesliga powerhouse facing a struggling Essen side should have been a routine victory. Instead, the contest turned into a nervy, unconvincing display that exposed Dortmund’s ongoing flaws—poor creativity in midfield, shaky defending, and a lack of intensity. For a club still haunted by last season’s late collapse in the Bundesliga title race, the performance felt like déjà vu.
Guirassy, who has been touted as the solution to Dortmund’s long-standing striker woes, delivered when it mattered. His poacher’s instinct proved the difference, but the fact that Dortmund needed a moment of individual brilliance against such opposition has raised eyebrows. Fans are beginning to wonder: is this team genuinely capable of challenging Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, or even RB Leipzig this season, or are they heading toward another year of disappointment?
The pressure is now squarely on head coach Edin Terzić. While his supporters argue he deserves time to integrate new signings, his critics believe Dortmund lack both tactical identity and mental toughness under his leadership. Social media was ruthless after the final whistle, with many calling the win “embarrassing” rather than encouraging.
What should have been a routine Cup night has instead reignited debates about Dortmund’s direction. Yes, Guirassy saved them for now—but survival against minnows isn’t the stuff of champions. If Dortmund can’t find consistency, Terzić might soon discover that one man’s goal is not enough to paper over a team’s glaring
