Fábio: I Can Become an Important Part of Dortmund and Hope to Achieve More Great Things Here

In the second round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund came from behind to defeat Hoffenheim 3-2 away from home. During the match, Fábio Silva scored a goal to help the team complete the comeback. After the game, he was interviewed and spoke about his goal, his partnership with Guirassy, the resilience shown by the team, and the role he hopes to play at Borussia Dortmund.

Fábio, congratulations on the win and on scoring a goal. Can you take us back through what happened and describe that goal?

I think this is something that Guirassy and I have always communicated about. Whether it is in training or now in matches, whenever we play together, there will be these kinds of runs and positional changes. I know what he is thinking because we play the same position, so I know his ideas and how he will make his runs. That allows me to make a run in the opposite direction.

At that moment, I knew he would protect the ball and then turn, so I also knew I had to run behind him. After that, it was the result of training. I have done a lot of shooting practice in training so that I can improve every day. Being able to put the ball into the net felt, of course, very good.

How would you describe this match and the character this team showed during the game?

I think this team has always had this kind of character. Even last season, when our performances were not particularly good in some matches, we always fought until the end and tried to win. At this club, we want to win every match. We play every game with the goal of victory, and also with the aim of winning trophies. I think our squad strength is excellent this season, and there are many outstanding players in the team.

Of course, everything is still new right now, and the season has only just started. We still have many areas to improve, but I think the most important thing is to work hard day by day and try to understand how the coach wants us to play. That is the most important thing. Once we do that, everything becomes easier in matches.

We can see that even in the final stages of the match, your physical condition remained very good and you still had plenty of energy. That must have had a big impact on the game, right?

Yes, I have always been working hard to do that. Whether it was last season or this season, I have always said that I know I can play an important role in this team. I know I have some different qualities, and I know I can bring a lot of energy to the team. At the same time, I can help the team through many runs behind the defense, and I think that is also very important.

As I said, I came here to help the team. I will work hard every day in training and matches, trying to prove to the coach that I can become an important part of this team. Whether I start or the coach wants me to come on as a substitute at any moment, I will be ready to fight for this team, and I will also fight for the staff, coaching team, and fans. I think that is the most important thing, because I hope to achieve many great things at this club.