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da marjack bet： This article is part of Football FanCast’s Loan Watch series, which takes a closer look at those players who are aiming to galvanise their careers away from the spotlight of their parent club.
Marko Grujic was loaned to Hertha Berlin for a second year in a row this summer, and for the most part he has continued where he left off.
How has he settled?
Having become familiar with the club, management and squad in the last campaign, it hasn’t taken the Serbian long to find his feet once again, and that has helped him start the season positively.
He knows what is expected of him from the staff and what the league can throw up, and such understanding has allowed him to express himself, which he will need to do if he is to impress Jurgen Klopp.
Grujic is now an important member of the squad. Last term he played 22 times, 20 of which were starts, but in this campaign he hasn’t missed a minute, and has a central role in retaining possession for his side.
Although operating in a deeper midfield position at times, he has a goal and an assist from his opening four games, but so far his side has been unable to retain the ball compared to their opponents, with an average of 45% possession.
Becoming more productive
The 23-year-old has made a positive start this year in helping his team score goals, but he will have to become efficient in all aspects of his game if he is to return to Anfield and rival first-team players for their place.
A pass success rate of almost 80% is not bad for a player of his age still learning his trade, but in the fast-paced Premier League where he will be put under pressure he will have to improve that rate, as he could otherwise cost the Reds points.
Last term he contributed five goals in 20 league games, an impressive tally considering it was his first year playing at the top-level, and that instinct and know-how could serve him well at Liverpool.
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However, the defensive side of his game needs work and partly explains why Hertha Berlin are yet to win in the league this season.
Although an average of two interceptions per game is respectable, Grujic has to reduce his amount of fouls per game – currently three – as it could end up costing him a place in the team, whilst one tackle per game won’t allow his side to win the ball back at a high enough rate.
If he can make those improvements to his game over the next year it should be a successful spell for him, and one which he will hope will give him the platform to challenge for a first-team role.
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