The head of our team's professional staff - Barak Bahar, expressed expectations before the start of the championship and the match against Vojvodina, which the Red Star players will play at the "Rajko Mitić" stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m.
- I am very excited before the start of the championship and the first match of the season. I expect a large number of fans in the stands and a great spectacle. We can promise the fans one thing, and that is that they will see the same thing they saw in the friendly against Fiorentina. I'm not talking about goals and football itself, but above all about the desire to win - said Barak Bahar.
The strategist of our team expects that the red and white will be in the best shape before the start of the group stage of the Champions League.
- I think that the team is in the best form at all times, but the peak will certainly be at the beginning of the Champions League. The team is already at an enviable level at this moment, but at the same time progress is visible from game to game. I expect that he will be the most ready at the start of the group stage of the Champions League.
The expert staff of Crvena zvezda analyzed the Vojvodina team in detail.
- Of course, we watched the game that Vojvodina played against Apoel and not only the last one, but also many previous matches, so that we could be maximally prepared. Vojvodina is a good team. The result they achieved against Apoel is not bad. They can advance to the next round, if they do well in the second leg. We have quality and passion. We are ready and aware of the fact that Vojvodina will defend on our field, and that it may take 20 or 30 minutes to score a goal. We have smart and capable players, who can decide the game in our favor.
Barak Bahar did not want to talk about possible reinforcements.
- I said last time that I will talk about the players I need with the club management, I will never bring it to the media. I am satisfied with the current team, and if I have any wishes, I will contact Mr. Terzić.
The Israeli expert also referred to the match against Fiorentina.
- Of course, there are always good and bad sides to every game, even when you win with a convincing result and when the team scores five goals. We could have scored another goal, but we could also have conceded a goal. We will look back at that match. We are just at the beginning, the players are still playing and getting to know each other better. I expect we will keep getting better.
The head of the professional staff - Barak Bahar wore a T-shirt with the inscription Tokyo in the match against Fiorentina, so the media representatives were interested in whether they could expect successes similar to those achieved in 1991 in Bari and the capital of Japan.
- I can't say now, you'll have to wait for that answer.
Media representatives were also interested in the opinion of the red and white strategist about Andrija Radulović, who recently left our club and is currently playing for Vojvodina.
- I don't like to talk about players who are not part of the team, I only talk about those who are currently part of Red Star.
Bahar also spoke about Uroš Kabić's playing potential.
- I spoke with Kabić 30 minutes ago, but not about Vojvodina, his previous team. We talked about him and the qualities he possesses, as I usually do with all players. He speaks great English and is very talented, that's why he is in Red Star. I predict a great career for him, if he works hard on it.
During the preparations, the young players got a chance and earned Barak Bahar's trust.
- I am very satisfied with the young players, not only in matches, but also in training. They work hard, they want to improve and be as good as possible, that really makes me happy. We have a large number of bonus players, but I don't like to talk about the lineup the day before.
The Israeli expert pointed out that he will not be able to count on Katai and Mijatović for the match with Vojvodina.
- Mijatović has a minor injury problem, along with Aleksandar Katai, they will rest tomorrow, everyone else is ready.
Barak Bahar also used the opportunity to praise Mirko Ivanić's publications.
- I am very happy that Ivanić is "back". I spoke with him at the beginning and I can say that the mood was not at an enviable level. However, after the conversation regarding the requirements and expectations we have from him, progress is visible. Mirko Ivanić does exactly what we want, he is aggressive, attacks deep, plays high pressing, assists and scores goals. He is the player this team needs.
The head of our team's coaching staff also referred to the absence of Aleksandar Katai.
- Katai is injured, he is certainly part of the team and would be in the team if he didn't have problems with the injury. Kanga has just returned from Gabon, as he had some personal problems.
Belgrade left a good impression on the new coach of our team.
- I don't like comparisons, but I like Belgrade. It is an extremely beautiful city. My family was in Serbia until yesterday, so we had the opportunity to enjoy Belgrade. During the period of rest from work, I got to visit it by myself and see for myself its beauty.
The Red Star strategist announced even better editions of our team in the coming period
- We know what the expectations are and that they are extremely high, especially among the fans. I believe in the team and we are not afraid of success. We will continue to work hard to be better in the next games.
Barak Bahar pointed out that he is aware of the pressure.
- I like the feeling of pressure, it moves me. I am dedicated to work and when I feel how many people support Red Star and expect good results, it motivates me to work even harder. I like to take on the pressure, we are ready for the next challenges, I am not afraid of them - concluded Barak Bahar.
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