Should Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Should Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen? Despite a tough loss at home to RB Leipzig this past Saturday, Werder Bremen history was potentially made at the Weserstadion. That is because Salim Musah, the club’s young phenom at striker, scored his first goal for the senior team.
Down two in the final minutes, the Green-Whites forward was slipped through in-behind by Jovan Milošević. He drove forward, took a few touches, and slotted home from close range to give his side some hope. It was a tidy finish, which was needed since he had missed a few earlier chances.
While nothing came off it, the goal was a wonderful moment for Musah, and it might be the start of something special. A new dynamic There are some supporters who want to see the academy product get a chance in the starting lineup, and it’s for good reason. Bremen has struggled in the final third all season, especially when it comes to getting goals from their leading men.
Victor Boniface never got onto the scoresheet due to injury issues, while youngster Keke Topp only has one goal. Justin Njinmah and Marco Grull have filled in with little success, and loanee Jovan Milosevic scored a few and then picked up a tough injury. It’s not like the team has an undisputed number 9 at the moment.
Milosevic should finally be close to full fitness this weekend, so he’s got the inside track. However, it’s unclear how long he can go, and from what point. Musah, meanwhile, is fit and raring to go.