Joveljic signed for Frankfurt at the start of the season with abundant expectations placed on his young shoulders. A Serbian two-legged striker who was even born in the same Bosnian city of Bijeljina as Luka Jovic, comparisons with the Real Madrid striker were inevitable.
The 20-year-old played 10 matches in all competitions in the first part of the season, and although he opened his account against Estonian aspect FC Flora in the UEFA Europa League, Joveljic discovered that Goncalo Paciencia, Bas Dost and Andre Silva were difficult to move. . The Eintracht’s point of attack.
“First of all, you have to see that I went straight from Serbia to one of the most productive leagues in the world,” the former Red Star prodigy of Belgrade told Die Adler’s official website. “It was a massive replacement, but I adapted quickly. I knew I couldn’t be the first selection right away, but I’m developing day by day and I’m sure I’ll leave my mark in Frankfurt.”
Kompany spent two seasons in Hamburg between 2006 and 2008 before a brilliant 11-year season at Manchester City in which he won four English Premier League titles. The Belgian centre-back returned to Anderlecht’s first club last summer, and Joveljic enjoyed playing with him and opposed him in training.
“He’s a wonderful and strong footballer,” he said. “It’s very difficult to pass it, but fortunately he plays for the same team. I try to get over it over and over again in training. It’s wonderful to play in front of him knowing he supports you. He’s an exceptional user and player.”
Joveljic hopes he’ll soon be the dog at Commerzbank Arena. It is a prestige that already enjoys among the golfers of the club.
“As for this, I can say: the king will be back soon!”
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