16 goals: Bremen pin hopes on new striker at Dortmund | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund hosts Werder Bremen, who are pinning new attacking hopes on their recent signing Jovan Milošević. The Serbian striker could make his debut for BVB right away.

Werder Bremen heads into the Bundesliga clash at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening (8:30 p.m.) with renewed attacking optimism. Newcomer Jovan Milošević, officially at the Weser only since Sunday, could already make his first appearance—in any case, as a substitute.

Coach Horst Steffen was quite impressed by his first impressions of the Serbian forward. Although the 20-year-old has only completed a short training session so far, the coach sees no reason for concern regarding his fitness: “He was in top shape.” Milošević most recently joined on loan from Partizan Belgrade, where he scored an impressive 16 goals in 23 competitive matches this season—a rate that raises great expectations in Bremen. After all, Werder’s attack has been suffering from a severe lack of goals this season.

Steffen is hoping the newcomer will bring more decisiveness in front of goal. His profile fits exactly what’s needed: “He’s a team player who can and should be selfish in front of goal.” Milošević not only brings finishing ability, but also a sense for dangerous spaces, able to drop deep or make runs in behind.

Werder coach Steffen planning with new signing Milošević

The fact that his possible debut could come right against BVB would be early for the striker—but not surprising. Steffen considers it realistic to include him in the squad right away, even if the adjustment period has been short. The recently discussed hand injury is not an obstacle: Milošević trains without limitations while wearing a brace.

While new attacking options are emerging for BVB’s opponent, Steffen will have to make changes in defense once again. Center-back Niklas Stark remains unavailable. The coach explained the situation openly: “With Niklas, it’s an up and down.” The 30-year-old has been struggling with hip problems for some time and will also miss the game in Dortmund.

Thus, the focus at Osterdeich is clearly on the new striker. Whether Milošević will immediately get minutes or just get a taste of Bundesliga action remains to be seen. One thing is certain: With his goal tally from Serbia, he brings exactly what Werder urgently needs right now—hope for more attacking power. Borussia Dortmund should take note.

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