Nenad Lalatović, the well-known Serbian coach, recently took over the reins of Montenegrin champions Budućnost. But is this the start of a grand adventure or just another flop? He had only eight days to prepare the team for the first leg of the Champions League qualifiers against Armenian side Noa, and it showed immediately. In a friendly match, Budućnost was soundly defeated by Slaven Belupo 3-0. Is this a sign that Lalatović isn’t ready for challenges outside Serbia? This is his fourth coaching stint abroad, after Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Will he manage to turn things around or will he be back home soon? Budućnost doesn’t have much time, as the European stage waits for no one. And Lalatović? Known for his fast and direct style, but is that enough for success in Montenegro? This situation shines a light on the problem of short preparation times and high expectations in football. Got thoughts on Lalatović and his rocky debut? Drop a comment – is this just a bad start or a sign of things to come? Budućnost and Lalatović are under the microscope, and we’ll be watching every move!
