Garcia sends message to Slaven Bilić after Hajduk’s rout of Rudeš

Hajduk Split made the outcome clear almost immediately in Velika Gorica, beating Rudeš 4-0 in the sixth round of the Supersport HNL. Michele Šego scored in the fourth minute and doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 28th, continuing what the report called the best form of his career.

Marin Šotiček added Hajduk’s third goal in the 48th minute. Khalil Fayad, one of the club’s new arrivals, completed the scoring in the 87th minute with his first goal in the Hajduk shirt. The visitors also had loud support from the Torcida supporters, while fans in Gorica again paid tribute to recently deceased Hajduk legend Ivan Gudelj.

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Very good start to the match, we scored very quickly. That always helps you feel more comfortable on the pitch. From the first minute we were good and focused, we had everything under control. A good team victory, everyone did their part.

Hajduk coach Gonzalo Garcia said his team established control from the opening minutes. “Very good start to the match, we scored very quickly. That always helps you feel more comfortable on the pitch,” Garcia said. He praised the team’s focus and called it a strong collective victory.

Garcia was also pleased to give minutes to new players Martin and Fayad, who had arrived only a few days earlier. He said Fayad was surely happy to score, while Carlos had produced several good moves. Asked about Dendoncker, Garcia said the player needed time after six months without training and that the club would handle his return carefully.

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The Croatian national team is excellent, it has played at the highest level for years. We have some players who could be close to the national team.

With Croatia coach Slaven Bilić due to announce the Nations League squad the next day, Garcia said some Hajduk players could be close to selection. “The Croatian national team is excellent, it has played at the highest level for years. We have some players who could be close to the national team,” he said.

Garcia said he expected no starters to begin the upcoming cup match against Vardarac, although Hajduk would still approach it with the intention of winning. Rudeš coach Alen Peternac acknowledged Hajduk’s superiority and said his own side lacked aggression and energy.

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I would congratulate Hajduk on the victory. They were better throughout the match.