Inter, missing Arnautovic? It seems not | OneFootball

The arrival of Marko Arnautovic at Red Star Belgrade has ignited the enthusiasm of Serbian fans. It couldn’t have been otherwise: the Austrian is one of the most prestigious names ever to choose to play in the Serbian league. However, his first months in the capital have not been without obstacles.

The striker, who arrived with the goal of leading the team towards the Champions League, had to deal with a complicated start. The failure to qualify for the group stage of the top continental tournament weighs heavily on the club’s ambitions and, inevitably, also on the perception of his impact. Arnautovic was in fact the symbol player of the new project, but some physical and fitness issues affected the beginning of his adventure.

In the decisive two-legged tie against Pafos, the former Bologna player missed the first leg due to injury, then played only about thirty minutes in the return leg. The Cypriots came out on top, with Red Star relegated to the Europa League, the competition in which the team’s main European hopes are now focused.

In the league, however, Arnautovic has started to show signs of growth: four appearances so far, highlighted by goals and assists in the victory against Novi Pazar. He also scored an important goal in the Europa League against Celtic, crucial to avoid defeat and keep qualification hopes alive. Despite a fluctuating impact, the numbers remain encouraging:

Appearances: 9

As a starter: 5

Goals: 2

Assists: 4

For now, Red Star continues to dominate the Serbian league — as it has for years — but the club is confidently waiting for Arnautovic to return to his best form and become the true technical leader of the team.

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Felice Torino

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