After two free days, the “Blues” will start tomorrow with the final preparations for the first match with Lapi within the 1st round of qualifications for the Conference League – Thursday, July 7, 2022, 8.30 pm.
The professional staff has scheduled two trainings for tomorrow (gym in the morning, field in the evening), and the boys will train once a day until the important duel with the Kosovo Cup winner.
“We were given two days off from the professional staff to rest in the right way and adjust to the time in Podgorica after Zlatibor. It is certainly pleasing to all of us, especially to some of us who had minor problems with injuries “, said the deputy captain Igor Ivanović, who has been feeling pain in the back box for the last two days.
Great weather conditions on Zlatibor, our team used for training, quality rest, playing, as well as friendly matches (Mladost Lucani 1: 1, Radnik 2: 2, Novi Pazar 2: 2)…
“Preparations were not as classic as in previous years, for the first time we met with a specific way of working, the obligations from this season start earlier, and the break after the championship was not big. They suited me personally “, said” blue – white “number 10.
“There were good, but also less good things, but that is normal for the preparation period. We tried some formations, some players had some different roles, all with the goal of adapting to the games in Europe in the right way. Honestly, I hope that we could pass two or three rounds, that is the wish of all of us. We will respect our rivals at all times, but we must not neglect ourselves and our quality. When teams weaker than us can make a step forward, I see no reason why we can’t. We did badly in Europe last season, not only us but all our representatives, so I hope that we will finally be able to raise our football a little, and we can only do that with matches through Europe “, said Ivanović, who does not give up even in training of one ball.
The last week before the clash with Lapi is reserved for the final play, tactics and practice of the break…
“It is important that we welcome that game as healthily as possible, because during the preparations we had a couple of minor injuries that disturbed us. Whoever runs on the field against Lapi, must be aware that he deserved it and that it is the best solution at that moment. And of course, he has to be sacrificed and give his whole self in those 90 minutes – from beginning to end “.
Our representative offensive player, mentor of the blue kids and one of the fans’ favorites, is betting on – the audience!
“I hope that as many fans as possible will come to the stadium, because I know from experience that our chances of winning with them are much higher. Every player’s heart beats when he sees his fans in large numbers and when he feels support throughout the match. We need that! Honestly, I believe that after Thursday we will all look forward to the triumph, and after the rematch we will know the opponent in the next round “, optimist is Igor Ivanović, a guy who never gives up and who spreads positive energy at every step.
