After his Dortmund move, his value to the national team grew significantly. 12 goals in 17 games tell their own story. Spanish media speak of him as the most admired sportsman in Spain aside of tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, with sports daily Marca declaring that "Paco is the national team's true number nine."

His rising stock in the national team has been as remarkable as his progress at Dortmund. He might have scored 19 goals in his first year but had to take several injury-enforced breaks.

"He has improved as he has been working hard over the past months. He can go over 90 minutes without any problems and has proved his value both in the starting eleven and as a substitute," Dortmund's managing director Michael Zorc emphasized.

Spanish legend Fernando Torres said Alcacer might not be the fastest or most technically gifted striker, "but he is always scoring." Some at Dortmund feel reminded of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon striker did not always involve himself heavily in play, but always delivered goals.

"I try to remember the positive things and forget about the bad memories," Alcacer said, claiming that he is entirely concentrated on his current club.

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