Es ist immer leicht, wenn man nach Instinkt spielen kann und nicht viel nachdenken muss. Ich bin in einer Phase, in der alles funktioniert.
The first goal after such a long time against Altach last week gave him "calm and self-confidence".
"I also feel free off the pitch; my mind and body feel fresh. It's always easy when you can play on instinct and don't have to think much. I'm in a phase where everything is working," beams the left-winger.
An incredible dribble around the 60th minute in Linz, after which only the finish didn't work out, is exemplary of this self-assessment. Just a few weeks ago, Lindström would certainly not have managed such an action.
Röhl: "You can expect that from him"
Coach Danny Röhl is also enthusiastic about this development: "He's really keen on our football, understands how to contribute defensively and be tactically strong in pressing. He's wide at times, then central."
At the same time, the German warns: "You can certainly expect that from a Jesper; he won the Europa League and played at a very high level. Now he's getting game time, flourishing, making good decisions."
Together with Tabakovic, an infernal duo
Röhl is particularly impressed by the combination of the skilled dribbler Lindström and target man Tabakovic: "Jesper and Haris are finding each other more and more; the connection is enjoyable."
The two also get along well off the pitch. Because Tabakovic failed to convert a good pass from him in the Europa League away match against Celje, Lindström jokes: "On Thursday, I was angry with him because he didn't score. Now he's scored three goals, and I'm happy with him."
Potential Bargain
The 18-cap Danish international is currently on loan from SSC Napoli; afterwards, Salzburg can permanently sign him for a fixed transfer fee of three million Euros.
Currently, it seems almost unthinkable that sporting director Marcus Mann will not seize this opportunity.
