Gorica Denies Reports of Coach Carević's Temporary Departure
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- HNK Gorica has denied reports that coach Mario Carević will temporarily leave his position due to hip surgery.
- The club stated that surgery is not currently planned and Carević continues to lead training sessions.
- Gorica expressed dissatisfaction with the media's reporting, stating no one contacted the club or coach for verification.
HNK Gorica has issued a firm denial of reports suggesting coach Mario Carević will step down temporarily for surgery. The club emphasized that no operation is currently scheduled for Carević, who has been experiencing hip issues.
According to the club, there are no plans for the 43-year-old coach to take a break from managing the team due to health reasons. Gorica officials expressed their displeasure with the media's handling of the information, noting that neither the club nor the coach were contacted to verify the claims before publication.
Carević continues to fulfill his duties, leading training and preparing the team for their next league match. Gorica, which has yet to secure a win after the first three rounds of the SuperSport HNL, aims to improve its performance. The club confirmed that Mario Carević will remain on the bench for the upcoming game.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.