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Mitrovic needs a boost in morale
Mitrovic has been forced to endure a difficult period of his career with the Toon last season, with Benitez preferring Dwight Gayle to forefront his side’s attacks.
A fellow Serbia international to Kolarov, Mitrovic managed to find the back of the net just six times in 29 league and cup appearances for Benitez’s side.
The powerful forward’s natural quality is undoubted, but the former Anderlecht ace needs a huge boost in morale if he is to maximise his potential and having a fellow Serb on the training ground at Newcastle could bring the best out of the 22-year-old.