Werder Bremen’s Eggestein triumphs at LASK – Kohfeldt: “candidate for the starting XI”

15 goals in 15 games

“Johannes has to play a lot and can do it at LASK internationally. In seven or eight months he will be back in Bremen and we hope that he has developed well enough to become a permanent regular at Werder Bremen, ”Werder coach Florian Kohfeldt said on the deadline after the loan of Johannes Eggestein. . LASK was announced. Three and a half months later, the 22-year-old is his club’s top scorer and is much desired back in Bremen.

The former Under-21 international has already scored 15 goals (twelve goals, three assists) after so many games. On Wednesday night he decided the ÖFB Cup match against ASK Elektra (3: 0) with a solo three-pack, and over the weekend he scored the interim lead at Red Bull Salzburg (1: 3). For the first time in his professional career, Eggestein can demonstrate his potential, which he is said to have had for years as a former great talent.

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From Werder’s point of view, certainly a reason to be happy at first, after all, that was exactly the original intention behind the loan deal. However, at second glance, the question arises as to whether the attacker should not have preferred to help Bremen, which is currently in crisis. With Niclas Füllkrug (27), Davie Selke (25) and Milot Rashica (24), the Verdiblancos are missing three injured candidates for the storm, with Josh Sargent (20) only a nominal center forward is available. Eggestein, who often had to switch to the outside lane or center midfield due to high competition in recent years, would now be a major factor.

Striker shortage at Werder Bremen: Eggestein would be “a candidate for the starting eleven”

The misery of the injury “would have meant, of course, that Jojo would have been a candidate for the starting eleven with us,” Kohfeldt admitted (quoted via “Weser-Kurier”), but also stressed that he would continue to support the decision. “Basically, I really value it and am of the opinion that it has great potential, especially in and around the pits, thanks to its trails and final behavior. It doesn’t happen that often. However, we all had a feeling in the conversations here, including Jojo, who now has to get a rhythm when he knows he plays 90 minutes every week. We couldn’t guarantee that. “

Those responsible for Bremen have no choice but to wait until next summer. Then Eggestein will have to face the established forces again, but at least he will not have another competitor in front of his nose. Sporting director Frank Baumann said earlier in the week he didn’t want to invest in a new addition despite injuries.

In addition to the still lack of financial resources, this is probably also due to the fact that there are high hopes for a strengthened Eggestein next year. The only problem is that this will be his last year of contract at Weser in 2021. He could only convince himself of an extension if the deployment times are right.

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