Brilliant as a substitute, lacklustre as a starter: Why Fabio Silva evokes mixed feelings at BVB
Fabio Silva's Turbulent Start at Borussia Dortmund
After a difficult start at Borussia Dortmund, Fabio Silva is now in top physical condition. The problem is that, whilst he makes a real contribution to BVB as a substitute, he hasn't done so as a starter so far.
The Super-Sub Phenomenon
Fabio Silva has found the net one time fewer since coming off the bench in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, the Portuguese remains the league's best super-sub. Thirteen players have already scored more goals. Two of them are even his Borussia Dortmund teammates, Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt, with three each.
- Fabio Silva is BVB's top super-sub in the Bundesliga
- Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt have scored three goals each for BVB
- Thirteen players have scored more goals than Fabio Silva this season
Fabio Silva has been a game-changer for BVB as a substitute, but his performances as a starter have been underwhelming.
The Challenge Ahead
Can Fabio Silva replicate his substitute form as a starter and become a consistent performer for Borussia Dortmund? Only time will tell.
