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Piplica return to the FCC? Jena needs strikers, not midfield!
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is considering the return of Zak Paulo Piplica while his stay at Lok Leipzig remains uncertain.
Piplica return to the FCC? Jena needs strikers, not midfield!
The rumor mill surrounding FC Carl Zeiss Jena is bubbling: The club is toying with the idea of bringing Zak Paulo Piplica back. The midfielder, who was most recently with Lok Leipzig, faces an uncertain future as his contract expires at the end of this month and the team failed in relegation. How Thuringia24 reports, Piplica developed in Jena's youth department for around five years before moving to RB Leipzig in 2015. The move to Lok Leipzig followed in 2020.
But the FCC's sports director, Miroslav Jovic, is curbing expectations. Jovic emphasizes that Piplica is an interesting player, but that strengthening the squad does not currently fit into the plans. The focus is on other positions where there is an urgent need. The club already has several players in central midfield, including Justin Schau, Moritz Fritz and Hamza Muqaj, who are part of the regular formation, and another player like Piplica wouldn't change much in terms of their offensive focus.
Considerations on the squad structure
The probability of Piplica switching back to the FCC is estimated at <1%. Many insiders see a transfer as illogical, as the current options in the defensive midfield are well filled with Schau, Fritz and Hessel. In addition, the allegations of nepotism in connection with those responsible Jovic and Uluc are pointed out, which does not make the discussion about Piplica's return any easier Transfer market determines.
Piplica wasn't an integral part of Lok Leipzig's lineup last season, which doesn't necessarily increase enthusiasm for a return to his old stomping grounds. Those responsible in Jena are also concentrating on signing a striker and goalkeeper in order to strengthen the team for future challenges. At the moment, Piplica's return campaign remains a rather unlikely scenario.
However, what fans and the football scene in general should keep an eye on is the general development and further transfers surrounding FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Who knows which players will still be on the club's radar? For news about football and developments on the transfer market, it's worth taking a look at platforms like Football Transfers, which report daily on the latest events and provide comprehensive analysis.