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Maccabi Haifa Signs Serbian-American Striker Andrea Novakovic Amid Mixed Italian Reviews
Andrea Novakovic, a 29-year-old Serbian-American striker, joins Maccabi Haifa after seven years in Italy's Serie B with mixed success. Known for his physical play and work ethic but criticized for poor finishing, Novakovic's best form came at Lecce despite team relegation.
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What happened
- 01Andrea Novakovic signed with Maccabi Haifa after seven years playing in Italy's Serie B.
- 02He scored 15 league goals over four seasons, with two teams relegated during his tenure.
- 03Novakovic is praised for his physicality and work ethic but criticized for poor finishing.
- 04His best season was at Lecce in 2023/24, earning fan support despite team relegation.
- 05At Bari and Reggiana, he struggled to impress fans and media, leading to negative reviews.
- 06Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar aims to boost Novakovic's confidence and goal output.
Haifa hopes to harness his strengths and improve his scoring in the Israeli league.
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