Striker Marko Lazetic sets Aberdeen scoring target in bid to resurrect the season.

Former AC Milan striker Marko Lazetic has scored in back-to-back Premiership games but says his goals will mean nothing if Aberdeen’s form slump does not turn around.

Striker Marko Lazetic aims to hit the goal trail to become Aberdeen’s top scorer in his debut season following a summer transfer from AC Milan.

However, the Serbian under-21 international admits scoring will only matter to him if the goals help secure wins for the struggling Dons.

Aberdeen are second bottom of the Premiership table and are also rock bottom of the Uefa Conference League.

Lazetic scored a late consolation in the 2-1 loss to Hibernian at Pittodrie.

The 21-year-old scored in his second Premiership encounter in a row, following a dramatic late winner in a 1-0 victory over St Mirren.

Lazetic sets Aberdeen scoring target

Lazetic hopes it is the start of a scoring spree, but his main goal is to break Aberdeen’s slump and propel the Reds up the Premiership table.

When asked if he could be Aberdeen’s top scorer, he replied, “Well, I hope and pray to God that happens. “However, I hope that all of my goals come when we win games and earn us all of the points.

“As a striker, I believe it is your responsibility not just to score, but also to help the team win the game. “So hopefully I can do that.” AC Milan paid £3.5 million to sign Lazetic from Red Star Belgrade in 2022.

Former AC Milan striker’s self belief

He appeared twice for AC Milan’s first team and spent time on loan at Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands and Rheindorf Altach in Austria.

Last season, Lazetic was on loan at Serbian club FK TSC Bačka Topola. He scored twice last season in 39 games and has already matched that total with the Dons.

Lazetic stated, “I genuinely believe in myself. “So I believe that no matter what league I play in, I can bring my strengths to the pitch. “I believed in myself from the beginning.

That is how I plan to do it in the future as well. “I believe everything happens at the proper time. So I simply keep my head down, keep working, and try to help the squad in the best way possible.

“If it’s simply about pressing, keeping the ball high, or whatever, I’m just trying to perform my job. “And I know that when I receive those opportunities, it will simply continue. “It always feels fantastic to score.

“But, for example, the last game (defeat to Hibs), I don’t believe it is as essential when you lose a game. “So hopefully I can keep scoring, but in the same time help the team get more points from those games.”

Lazetic’s outstanding solo goal against St Mirren propelled him to the starting lineup for the Uefa Conference League encounter against AEK Athens.

In and out of the starting line-up

However, he was dropped to the bench for the match against Hibs at Pittodrie, with Kevin Nisbet leading the assault.

Lazetic came off the bench to score a late consolation.

When asked why he didn’t start against Hibs, he replied, “Well, it’s not only the game. “We travelled a significant distance the day before the game.

“It always comes down to the coach’s decision. “Whatever the coach decides, if I play 30 minutes, I’ll do my best. “Also, if I play 90 minutes, I will do my best.

That is also the mindset of all the guys. “Whatever time we get on the pitch, just use it as much as we can.”

Lazetic upbeat about Reds revival

The heat is rising on manager Jimmy Thelina and his team to regain their form.

Aberdeen fans booed following the defeat against Hibernian. Lazetic is certain that his winning form will return.

He stated, “I believe that if we just keep working and attempting to accomplish things at a higher level, we will be successful in our goals. “We need to remember who we play for:

Aberdeen. “As Aberdeen players, I am sure we all believe we can achieve better. “We know we need to improve because that is the standard of this club. “So hopefully we go out at Kilmarnock and start winning games.”

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