The Derby County forward has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.
Derby County’s Andreas Weimann in action against Middlesbrough’s Tomas Kalas
After the Austrian joined on loan from Derby County until the end of the season, Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are understandably eager to see what Andreas Weimann can do in a Wolves shirt. The former Aston Villa forward, who can play out wide or as a striker, has struggled to nail down a starting place at Derby, and has made the move to Wolverhampton in order to get some game time and show the Championship what he can do.
But what can Wolves fans expect from the forward? Will he improve their team?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert (L) and Andreas Weimann
Starting his career with Wolves’ bitter rivals, Aston Villa, Weimann made his name as a striker, partnering players such as Christian Benteke in Villa’s front line. Having many of his best years under Paul Lambert, Weimann scored some excellent goals during his time with the Villans, including the winner in a 3-2 victory against Manchester City in September 2013.
However, after being forced in his later years to play as more of a wide-man, rather than as a central striker, Weimann struggled for goals, and after just 17 in 113 appearances, the Austrian forward departed in the summer of 2015.
Derby’s Andreas Weimann has a shot at goal
Joining Paul Clement’s Derby County, many thought that Weimann would be in a pole position to kick start his career, with more opportunities to play down the middle. However, Clement, like McClaren before him, favoured the 4-3-3 formation, forcing Weimann again to play out wide.
Not a natural winger, the Austrian struggled to nail down a place in Derby’s side, suffering mostly due to the form of the Rams’ other wingers, Johnny Russell and Tom Ince. At times, however, Weimann has seriously impressed Rams fans with his work-rate and pace, most notably in the Rams’ second play-off semi final leg against Hull City, with the Austrian picking up many plaudits.
Under Nigel Pearson, Weimann was looking like coming back into the frame, with the former Leicester manager favouring a number 10 to play behind the striker. This looked like a role that would suit Weimann perfectly, but after just a few months Pearson was gone, with McClaren coming back into the hotseat.
Derby’s Andreas Weimann
Again struggling to make his mark, McClaren has deemed Weimann surplus to requirements this season, and now the Austrian is looking to prove himself under old boss, Paul Lambert.
Without a doubt, Weimann will offer a high work-rate and a never-say-die attitude, as well as goals when given chances, as the striker has always been a neat finisher. However, to get the best out of him, Wolves fans will want to see the Austrian played down the middle, where Weimann is clearly more comfortable.
Derby’s Andreas Weimann
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