Hajrovic made an impression on first viewing, but it was in the second that he really made clear the impact he can have in his second outing with his sensational long-range strike against Mainz 05. Since then, there has been no looking back for the Bosnian. After his time in the wilderness, Hajrovic went from zero to 100, as it were, despite still being short of game rhythm.
Does Hajrovic believe there to be further reason for his upward curve? To Hajrovic, the influence of the team’s 4-1-4-1 setup and Nouri’s tactics cannot be doubted. “For me, it is important that our current setup relies on contributions from the wings. It lets me play to my strengths and play to my best level.” Hajrovic firmly believes his best position to be on the wing in a four-man midfield arrangement.
One of his greatest strengths is his left foot. His primary position is down the right hand side, though in his own words, his right foot is “only used for getting on the bus.” While something of an overstatement, it is clear to see that the technical winger prefers his rather impressive left foot. “As a left-footer on the right, you have a lot of options once you cut into the central areas. I can decide whether to play the ball short, take off myself, or switch to the other wing,” said Hajrovic on the benefits of his favoured position. His recent form shows that the advantages of placing him there go for the team as well as the player himself.