Jakub Blaszczykowski is looking forward to trying to fill the shoes of Mario Goetze, with news the 19-year-old faces an extended spell out.
Goetze has suffered a hip injury that is set to place him on the treatment table for up to two months, in a big blow for the Bundesliga champions.
But Polish international Blaszczykowski, who has been on the periphery of Juergen Klopp’s starting XI for most of the campaign, is ready to seize his opportunity.
“Of course I am sorry that Mario is so badly injured. But for me it feels great to be needed again. It really boosts my confidence,” the 26-year-old told Bild.
The Poland winger deputised for his high-profile team-mate last weekend, scoring two goals in a 5-1 win over Hamburg, and Klopp was eager to praise the ex-Wisla Krakow midfielder.
“He’s a very enjoyable footballer. Kuba is back on track,” Klopp said.
Dortmund host Hoffenheim on Friday, as they look to keep up their pursuit of a second successive Bundesliga title.
