Crvena zvezda boss expects a tough game on Sunday when his team makes the short trip to Stadion Partizan.
Belgrade Derby is such an important match and the boss wants his team to be aware of the tradition and history behind the fixture.
"It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that this fixture is sacred. It means the world to many people and it's the best of Serbian football. It's huge. We want to play the match with pride and passion, no reserves. You get 90 minutes to prove you're better than your opponent and that's it. Over those 90 minutes you have to do everything to earn the points."
Victory is the only option for the gaffer.
"We have used the international break to prepare, but we will be without Mirko Ivanić and Guélor Kanga who have tested positive for Covid 19. They will be a huge miss, but their health is the most important and I hope that they will both fully recover soon. Regardless of who makes the team, everyone knows what their roles are and everyone knows that winning the Derby is our goal."