It took just 34 minutes for new boy Michy Batshuayi to get his first goal for Borussia Dortmund. Fullback Jeremy Toljan, who is eligible to play for the USA, Germany and Croatia at the senior national level (please pick the USA, Jeremy) supplied the assist.
That didn't take long. It's a debut goal for Michy Batshuayi! Dortmund lead 1-0. #KOEBVB https://t.co/zU6cIysBKj
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 2, 2018
Batshuayi's celebration was short-lived, though, because Cologne equalized.
However, Batshuayi answered with cause for another celebration, this time via a Christian Pulisic assist.
Make that TWO goals for Michy Batshuayi on his Dortmund debut. Christian Pulisic supplies the final pass (via @FoxDeportes) pic.twitter.com/0eS4R627g5
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) February 2, 2018
Cologne equalized again, but veteran Andre Schurrle saved the game for Dortmund late.
SCHURRLE! Dortmund take the lead for a third time with a slightly deflected strike. 2-3! #KOEBVB https://t.co/AcdEozTAfV
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 2, 2018
With his off-ball movement and work rate, Batshuayi could be a force to be reckoned with at Dortmund. As long as he has his American pipeline feeding him the ball.