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Michy Batshuayi filling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s boots at Dortmund… and even stealing his celebration

Batshuayi was head over heels after netting his third goal in three games in 2-0 win over struggling Hamburg

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MICHY BATSHUAYI scored again for Borussia Dortmund.

And the on-loan Chelsea striker - carried out his promise to emulate the departed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's trademark somersault celebration.

 Michy Batshuayi goes head over heels after scoring for Borussia Dortmund against Hamburg
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Michy Batshuayi goes head over heels after scoring for Borussia Dortmund against HamburgCredit: AP:Associated Press

Batshuayi was on the mark as Dortmund moved to third in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win at home over Hamburg.

point out that made it three in two games for the 24-year-old after he netted twice on his debut against Cologne.

And he promised to steal Aubameyang's thunder by jumping heading over heels - just like the new Arsenal forward - when he hit the net again.

That's how determined Batshuayi is to fill his predecessor's boots.



 Dortmund fans are used to seeing their former striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang perform a somersault
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Dortmund fans are used to seeing their former striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang perform a somersaultCredit: Getty - Contributor
 But took his cue after scoring against Hamburg
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But took his cue after scoring against HamburgCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Belgium international pledged before scoring against Hamburg: "I will do the somersault in my new stadium.”

And he did just that soon after the break by sliding in to meet a Christian Pulisic cross for his third goal in two games for his new club.

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Dortmund lived dangerously with Hamburg threatening an equaliser.

But substitute Mario Gotze sealed the win in injury time after Andre Schurrle played him in to lift the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper.

 Batshuayi begins his acrobatic goal celebration
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Batshuayi begins his acrobatic goal celebrationCredit: EPA
 This is no place for the faint-hearted
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This is no place for the faint-heartedCredit: AP:Associated Press
 In fact it definitely helps to be a daredevil
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In fact it definitely helps to be a daredevilCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Safe and sound, Batshuayi is back on the ground
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Safe and sound, Batshuayi is back on the groundCredit: EPA

Batshuayi instigated the move with a good pass for Schurrle.

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It was a good win for Dortmund, even if the visitors are second to bottom of the table and deep in relegation trouble.

The influential Marco Reus made his first appearance of the season for fast-improving Dortmund.

Reus led the side as Dortmund captain on his return following a cruciate ligament injury.

He sustained the injury last May in the DFB Pokal final.

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