Marko Pjaca (96 Viewers)
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i think he wouldn't be that bad as a 3rd/4th choice back-up, be it for ST/RW, we might be needing him at some point especially if we don't buy anyone in attack other then a Higuain replacement, in that case would better keep Pjaca here for now rather than loan him out again to get the same little amount of minutes he would get here but with us also needing to cover part of his salary because only minnows would be interested and can't afford his salary in full imo, nevermind it's all about what he wants aswell afterall, if he'd be happy to play as a rarely used back-up role then i don't see it as being a problem at all if there are no alternatives.
Covid obviously had a massive impact.
But it should be noted that even in his limited time in Belgium, he never played an entire 90 minutes. In the last official game he didn't even manage to get on the pitch at all.
As a local, I can tell you Anderlecht fans were pretty excited when he was announced, even with his injury record. Anderlecht made quite a big fuss over it as well ("Look at our connections with Juve!"; "This is not a short term deal, we are going to loan him for 18 months!", etc).
And less than 6 months later they don't want him anymore. Apparently he was unable to convince them.
But it should be noted that even in his limited time in Belgium, he never played an entire 90 minutes. In the last official game he didn't even manage to get on the pitch at all.
As a local, I can tell you Anderlecht fans were pretty excited when he was announced, even with his injury record. Anderlecht made quite a big fuss over it as well ("Look at our connections with Juve!"; "This is not a short term deal, we are going to loan him for 18 months!", etc).
And less than 6 months later they don't want him anymore. Apparently he was unable to convince them.
I'd say the fact he didn't play 90 mins is not a big deal. He had just come back from a bad injury and seemed to be building up his minutes each game. The final game he didn't play, but who knows maybe he didn't feel fit after a few games in a row. The trend for the previous 4 games would suggest he would have played. We will never know as the next games did not go ahead.
I'd agree that the 18 month deal stopping early is a concern. Did Anderlecht stop it or did we?
What he needs is a season playing regularly. He hasn't had one in 4 years so it is very hard to judge him. Even if he played 20 games for Anderlecht it isn't enough to judge him given the time it will take him to get up to speed.
A loan to anybody who will give him regular games or even a half a season with the u23s just to get a bit of momentum would help him.
I'd agree that the 18 month deal stopping early is a concern. Did Anderlecht stop it or did we?
What he needs is a season playing regularly. He hasn't had one in 4 years so it is very hard to judge him. Even if he played 20 games for Anderlecht it isn't enough to judge him given the time it will take him to get up to speed.
A loan to anybody who will give him regular games or even a half a season with the u23s just to get a bit of momentum would help him.