The Champions get the pre-season underway at Zlatibor with some grueling basic fitness training. The players are well aware that no matter how demanding, the sessions at this stage are key to any future success.
Winger Milan Jevtović says the spirits are high in the squad and that everyone is working hard.
"You do get a bit tired, but it's normal. We need to take care of our fitness levels now so that we can enjoy the season even when the fixture list becomes dense. After this we will move on to a base camp in Austria where we'll focus a bit more on the football itself."
However, it's not all just running and jumping because every session offers the players a bit of work with the ball.
"Those are the fun parts, that's for sure! We are footballers, and it's natural that working with the ball makes us happy. But we won't forget why we're at Zlatibor!"
The quick winger enjoyed a strong spell towards the end of last season.
"It was difficult for me personally because I didn't play all that much last season. I'm keeping my head down and working hard because you always want to do your best when you get a run in the first team."