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New Striker Weeks From Match Fitness
27 Jul
Summary
- New striker Marko Milovanovic is weeks away from match fitness.
- The Serbian striker joined Portsmouth for a £3m deal.
- Portsmouth starts their Championship season in three weeks.
Portsmouth's recent acquisition, striker Marko Milovanovic, will require several weeks to reach match fitness. Head coach John Mousinho confirmed that the Serbian international has been training individually and is not yet ready for competitive matches. Milovanovic is expected to need a gradual build-up over the next two to three weeks.
The club finalized a £3m deal for Milovanovic last Friday. This signing aims to strengthen the forward line ahead of the upcoming Championship season, which commences in approximately three weeks. The club pursued the player for an extended period, prioritizing patience to secure their target.
Milovanovic's move to Fratton Park marks his first experience in English football. He previously played for Partizan Belgrade and had loan spells at Almeria and FC Alverca. Portsmouth's pre-season results have seen one win, one defeat, and one draw in their last four matches.
The Blues will face West Ham United in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, August 8th. Their Championship campaign kicks off a week later at home against Queens Park Rangers. Milovanovic's availability for these early fixtures remains uncertain due to his current fitness level.
