Berlin, March 3 || Karim Adeyemi showcased his acting talent in an emotional moment for Borussia Dortmund, freezing in place after scoring while Black and Yellow fans erupted into celebration.
The 23-year-old's reaction highlighted his growing confidence as Dortmund secured back-to-back league wins for the first time this season with a 2-0 victory at St. Pauli, reports.
The win comes at an ideal time ahead of Dortmund's last-16 UEFA Champions League clash with French side Lille.
"We have gained confidence, but the thing needs further improvements," said the German under-21 international, reflecting on Dortmund's league form following their successful Champions League playoffs against Sporting.
Adeyemi represents the newfound stability under head coach Niko Kovac, whose approach is beginning to bear fruit.
"We saw Karim pushing through and not giving up because of the opponent's resilience. The team wanted to win, so did he," sporting director Sebastian Kehl said, praising Adeyemi's robustness.
Kehl described the winger as a "changemaker" who embodies the team's resurgence.
After turning down a winter transfer abroad, the 2021 under-21 European champion has returned to "serious football," as BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck said with a twinkle in his eye.
The club appears to have left behind the drama of past controversies over alleged fouls by opposing defenders.