Hajduk president admits 'justified dissatisfaction' after draw

Hajduk Split's disappointing start to the season continued with a 2-2 draw against Istra at Poljud stadium. The team twice held the lead but conceded a late equalizer, leaving them with just one point from their opening two league matches. The performance itself raised further concerns among supporters, who witnessed Istra capitalize on their chances while Hajduk struggled to create significant opportunities despite dominating possession.

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We are aware of the justified dissatisfaction, and the impression of everyone in the club is that we lost the match last night.

Following the final whistle, chants of "Management, leave!" echoed from the stands, signaling a wave of discontent directed at the club's leadership, including president Ivan Bilić. In response to the fan reactions and the team's poor league form, Bilić admitted that the dissatisfaction is understandable. He acknowledged that the club felt they had lost the match despite the draw and stressed that there is still enough time to rectify the situation.

Bilić confirmed that the club is actively working to sign several new players who will bolster the team's strength. He also highlighted the immediate focus on the upcoming Europa Conference League qualifier against Žalgiris. Hajduk carries a significant 5-2 advantage from the first leg in Vilnius and has a strong opportunity to reach the group stage for the first time in over 15 years, which would provide greater financial stability for the club.

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We haven't started the championship well, but we have enough time to correct the poor start. We are actively working on bringing in several players who will further strengthen the team.

While the league campaign has started poorly with a loss and a draw, Hajduk's European performance has been more encouraging. However, the pressure on coach Gonzalo García and the club's management has intensified following the latest setback in the domestic competition.

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The focus of the entire club is on the return match against Žalgiris and continuing our European journey. We have a great opportunity to qualify for the group stage of a European competition after more than 15 years and secure a more stable future for the club.