By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Joelinton had potential, but missed too many chances, says his former coach

Hoffenheim star Joelinton spent the past two seasons on loan at Rapid Vienna - and although the Brazilian striker missed too many chances, it was obvious to his former coach that he had potential.
Joelinton (left) spent two years on loan at Rapid Vienna.
Joelinton (left) spent two years on loan at Rapid Vienna.Photo: Werner100359, CC-by-SA 4.0
Hoffenheim's Joelinton has attracted interest from abroad after impressing in the Bundesliga this season.

Joelinton spent the past two seasons on loan at Rapid Vienna and already showed his potential during his stay in Austria, says Goran Djuricin, his former coach at the Austrian club.

"We saw his potential at every training at in every game - how he holds on to the ball and how dynamic he is. He's physically strong and has an eye for goal. However, he couldn't hit the goal and missed many chances, but he was just 20-21 years old when he played for Rapid," Djuricin told Laola1.

Joelinton, who has scored 10 goals in 29 appearances this season, has been linked with Newcastle and RB Leipzig among others.
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