Carević after defeat to Dinamo: “I expected them to press us even more”

Mario Carević congratulated Dinamo Zagreb on its 1-0 victory, but the Gorica coach left Maksimir believing his side could have taken more from the match.

Dion Drena Beljo scored the only goal as Dinamo won the sixth-round SuperSport HNL encounter. Carević, who could not coach from the bench because of a suspension, praised his players and said the defeat concealed several positive aspects of their performance.

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I congratulate Dinamo on the victory. It is a shame that we did not manage to score in the second half. Unfortunately, we did not, but we will take many positive things from this match, especially when you play against a top team like Dinamo.

“I congratulate Dinamo on the victory. It is a shame that we did not manage to score in the second half. Unfortunately, we did not, but we will take many positive things from this match, especially when you play against a top team like Dinamo,” Carević said.

Gorica improved late in the match and threatened seriously several times. Carević attributed the change to the introduction of fresh, fast players, including Brodić, Vrzić and Pavičić, whom he said brought energy and quality in possession.

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I expected them to press us even more, considering they had a normal week.

“I expected them to press us even more, considering they had a normal week,” he said, referring to Dinamo’s preparation. He added that he was surprised Gorica had been able to play that way against Dinamo, despite the final result.

Carević said summer arrivals had improved the squad, but injuries were preventing the team from building continuity. He said the club also had to manage the risk of further injuries, noting that Kučić had been hurt during the match.

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I have not spoken with the management about my situation. There are few points. I am ready to accept whatever decision is made.

Gorica remained near the bottom of the table after six rounds, prompting questions about Carević’s position. “I have not spoken with the management about my situation. There are few points. I am ready to accept whatever decision is made,” he said.

Despite the poor points tally, Carević said he was not afraid for the team’s future. “I am not afraid for this team because I believe it will grow. We are a little behind, but as a coach I can influence the way we play, and there is also the psychological side. I am aware of everything. The people who run the club are wiser than me, and that is football,” he concluded.

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I am not afraid for this team because I believe it will grow. We are a little behind, but as a coach I can influence the way we play, and there is also the psychological side. I am aware of everything. The people who run the club are wiser than me, and that is football.