After the successful completion of the 2023/24 season, Red Star footballers are starting preparations for the new one, and the expectations before the start were expressed by the head of the professional staff - Vladan Milojević.
- And we only have about twenty days to rest, I think we deserve this rest. We have a lot of players who are with the national team and it is certain that there will be delays in their arrival. You know that we have players who are currently with our national team at the European Championship. I hope that we will have them as soon as possible because I want to pass the group, however difficult it may be for me, it would mean for our country - started Milojević.
Last season is archived, he expects successful preparations and that the team will be ready for the first challenges.
- As for the championship, it starts at the end of July, we also have the first playoff game, which we are not thinking about, there is still a lot of time before it. All players are in very good physical condition, we have time to pack everything in four weeks, everything starts from scratch. Everything that was up to twenty days ago goes to the archive. We have goals and desires, I hope that we will do the preparations in the best possible way and that the players will go through the preparations without injuries. Also, I hope that the players who will join us later will return healthy and fit, so that we can respond in the best way in the first game of the domestic championship.
He spoke with the national team members before leaving for the European Championship.
- I haven't heard from you. Those with the national team should have full concentration and be ready. We talked about their behavior and responsibilities, what they should do before they leave. We take care of them and follow everything, they play for our coat of arms and country, I wish them all the best and that they go as far as possible
He doesn't want to comment on the speculations, he spoke highly of the latest addition - Dalcio Gomes.
- We can talk about the players who came. The rest until they come officially, it is not necessary to discuss them. Our sports sector is doing a good job. As for Dalsi, he is a quality player, he will help us with the way he plays and with his character traits. He grew up in Portugal, in Benfica. We reacted quickly, without compensation, thanks to the club for that, we know how difficult it is today to find a quality player who is not worth much financially. Anyway, I think Dalsio will help us a lot. I would not like to talk about the football players mentioned until everything is officially disclosed.
The team always needs fresh blood, he is satisfied with everything that has been done so far.
- I think we need fresh blood in all lines. It is inevitable that everything in Red Star depends on transfers, that it functions on those funds. It is very difficult, unfortunately you know that in every transfer window I have to form a new team, the best players are always the most interesting to other clubs, but I think we are working well for now. Every good player is welcome, our young players should also be given a chance, we will see how many footballers there will be in the end.
Hwang is still a Red Star player, regardless of the various speculations these days.
- Now I would not like to talk about something that did not happen. Hwang is a great professional, he's with us, and I really don't know what will happen in the future, I'm definitely counting on him and I'm waiting for him to come back after the representative break, and what will happen in the future, you never know.
There are players that Milojević sees as the main players and he would not want them to leave the club, however he did not want to reveal which footballers they are.
- It is an express desire. I told the club's management, they know between us, what the deal is.
A lot of players have returned from loan, they will have time to impose themselves on Milojević.
- There are a lot of players that I asked to be there with us and they will certainly be in Zlatibor. First, because they deserved to see what it's like to be in the first team with their talent and performances. I would like to see their qualities live in training, let's wait for them once again, and they will have time to prove themselves and show themselves. I am certainly pleased with how many young and talented players there are. We will see through the work how it all looks.
When asked about goalkeeper Gordić, he said that all players have a chance to prove themselves and that something more will be known only after the preparations.
- There is a chance for everything, I can't tell you anything at this moment. Now we are starting the preparation process, and we will see at the end of that preparation period, there is time until the end of the transition period, and we will see what will happen next.
He only had words of praise for Dragović, and wished Zvezda more footballers like him in the future.
- You followed the whole situation. Dragović is a great professional, he gave a lot to Crvena Zvezda. We talked a lot with him, his desire was towards Zvezda, but in the end he prevailed to return to the place where he grew up and grew up, and that is for every respect. It would be a shame if we didn't try, but I think we did everything, and it was his wish to come back. He is a leader, many players stood by him, you know that I take care of personal characteristics, so I hope that we will have more Dragović in Crvena Zvezda.
Borjan still has a contract with the Slovakian team, and the head of the profession stated that it will become clearer only after talking with him.
- Borjan, as I received information, still has a contract with Slovan until June 30. We will see in further discussions with the club and him what will happen - Milojević finished.
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