Hajduk coach on new squad member: We need to be careful, he has not trained for six months

Hajduk Split coach Gonzalo Garcia praised his team's 4-0 victory over Rudeš, saying the match was settled by a strong opening and disciplined performance from the first minute.

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We started the match very well and scored very well. That always helps you feel more comfortable on the pitch. From the first minute we were good and focused, and we had everything under control. It was a good team victory, everyone did their part.

“We started the match very well and scored very well. That always helps you feel more comfortable on the pitch,” Garcia said. He added that Hajduk remained focused, controlled the game and produced “a good team victory,” with every player contributing.

Garcia also discussed the debuts of Khalil Fayad and Carlos Martin, who had joined only a few days earlier. He said he was pleased to give both players minutes, noting that Fayad scored and Martin contributed several good moves. “They have quality and an excellent mentality,” Garcia said.

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They have quality and an excellent mentality. I am very happy with them.

The coach urged patience with Dendoncker, who has not trained for six months. The player has begun working gradually with the squad, but Garcia said Hajduk must be careful while trying to make him ready as soon as possible. He emphasized the need because Dendoncker plays in a position where the team always needs options.

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He needs time. He has gone six months without training. He is gradually trying to do some things with the team. We have to be careful, but we will try to get him ready as soon as possible.

Rudeš coach Alen Peternac meanwhile pointed to possible late additions to his squad. He mentioned Mudražija and said Dejan Lovren remained an open question. “We have one more day, and anything is possible,” Peternac said.

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We have one more day, and anything is possible. We will see how the situation develops. The laptops are open until the end of the day.