In another change of position, Veljkovic moved to the right side of the back three alongside captain Marco Friedl and Anthony Jung for the clash against BVB. The centre-back is flexible within the backline for not only SV Werder Bremen, but also the Serbian national team, for whom he has won 27 caps. “I’m used to playing in various positions – the coach makes the decision, and I give it 100 percent. It’s obviously better when the whole team is fit and we have enough options,” Milos added. “We defended aggressively against Dortmund from the offset, caused them problems, and played in a tactically disciplined manner.” In fact, the new back three defended passionately and allowed the favourites minimal opportunities on goal.
Interpreter in the dressing room and more
Because this high level of discipline required defensive work from all eleven players on the pitch, it was hard to find a way to goal. In the end, it was the final pass that prevented a good result against last season’s runners-up. In the upcoming home game against 1. FC Union Berlin, the Green-Whites face a different opponent whose defensive line will allow them to get closer to the danger zone. “After the last few years, we know how they play,” says Veljkovic. “They are a top team who defend compactly and aggressively and look to play on the counterattack. It’ll therefore be a difficult game for us, in which we’ll give everything to win.”
The Serb knows what it’ll come down to. He is now one of the longest-serving Werder players, and always helps new signings and young players to settle in at the Weser. As the Basel-born defender speaks German, Serbian, English and French, he can be a great source of assistance for players who do not speak German but also want to spend time with their teammates off the pitch. “It’s very important for the chemistry in the team and I see myself as having a level of responsibility for it,” explains Veljkovic. “I want to make it as easy for them as possible.” This good chemistry at SVW was noticeable in Dortmund, and the same spirit will be needed against Union.
Interpreter in the dressing room and more
Because this high level of discipline required defensive work from all eleven players on the pitch, it was hard to find a way to goal. In the end, it was the final pass that prevented a good result against last season’s runners-up. In the upcoming home game against 1. FC Union Berlin, the Green-Whites face a different opponent whose defensive line will allow them to get closer to the danger zone. “After the last few years, we know how they play,” says Veljkovic. “They are a top team who defend compactly and aggressively and look to play on the counterattack. It’ll therefore be a difficult game for us, in which we’ll give everything to win.”
The Serb knows what it’ll come down to. He is now one of the longest-serving Werder players, and always helps new signings and young players to settle in at the Weser. As the Basel-born defender speaks German, Serbian, English and French, he can be a great source of assistance for players who do not speak German but also want to spend time with their teammates off the pitch. “It’s very important for the chemistry in the team and I see myself as having a level of responsibility for it,” explains Veljkovic. “I want to make it as easy for them as possible.” This good chemistry at SVW was noticeable in Dortmund, and the same spirit will be needed against Union.