Hajduk is already late with signings for the new season, and coach Gonzalo Garcia has taken over the team in a chaotic moment. Instead of fast and efficient play, Hajduk is still dragging old problems – no clear plan, and signings are being gathered on the go, as if the club is on clearance sale.
Preparations started in Slovenia, in Bled, where 26 players set off to fight for a spot in the team. Among them are goalkeepers David Fesjuk and Ivan Lučić, defenders like Šimun Hrgoić and Filip Uremović, and midfielders including Mihael Žaper and Marko Livaja. But it’s clear that Hajduk needs reinforcements in almost every position, as the old players are running out, and the new squad is not ready yet.
The club is in trouble because it is late with preparations due to a complicated procedure of appointing key officials. New sports director Goran Vuco and Ivan Rakitić are expected to help with reorganization, but this hasn’t solved the current crisis. Garcia, the new coach, is not the type to shout and get nervous; he tries to spread positivity and work with players on technical details rather than pointless running without the ball.
Players are positively surprised by the changes in training, but without proper signings, Hajduk will have to make do with what they have. Fans are impatient because it’s clear that without the right reinforcements, there will be no success. Garcia won’t watch long balls blasted to Livaja; he wants play with the ball and calm build-up from defense. But the question is – will time allow him to implement this?
In short, Hajduk is late, but hopes that the new management and coach Garcia will manage to get the best out of the squad. Fans, get ready for a rollercoaster season, because this one won’t be easy, and the games to come might just get you hooked!
