Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic believes Nicolas Milanovic has “unlimited potential” as he lavished praise on the Isuzu UTE A-League star.
The 23-year-old Socceroos hopeful converted a first-half penalty to take his tally to five goals in 2024-25 – enough to take him to the top of the Golden Boot standings, before substitute Marcus Antonsson sealed the Wanderers’ first A-Leagues win over City in Melbourne since 2015.
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Milanovic, who attracted European interest following a breakout campaign in 2023-24, was hailed by coach Stajcic post-match.
“I think he has so much more in him,” Stajcic said in his press conference after the Round 6 showdown.
“Today wasn’t just one way, he played the game both ways. He worked extremely hard for the group.
“An attacking-minded player like him who sprinted back on numerous occasions to block crosses. He is playing against for me probably the best left-back in the competition (Aziz Behich) and has been for a long time, and obviously for the Socceroos.
“He had a tough job on his hands defensively and did all that and was still a threat going forward.
“He hit the post as well so he could’ve had another one too… I think he has unlimited potential. He is still a young player and growing into the game but his potential is unlimited.”
