Qualification for the last 16 of the Euro was very close in many groups, including in Group C. But for fear of finding themselves in the final stages, Serbian coach Dragan Stojković followed a rather radical method.
For the last match of Group C, the Serbs needed a victory against Denmark to be certain of qualifying for the round of 16. Suffice it to say that this final meeting was extremely decisive for the White Eagles. We can then think that the selection staff will do everything possible to ensure that their players are managed in the most optimal way possible. LOL. This was a big mistake for Dragan Stojković.
Dragan Stojković, ou le sens du presqu’management
A few hours before such a crucial match, all the details are thought out, weighed, calculated so that the players who are starting out are put in the best conditions. But to achieve this, you still need to know who starts the game. Because as surprising as it may seem, until a few minutes before the match, no Serbian player knows if he will start the match as a starter, or as a substitute. No player is safe from a poker move from the coach, not even the executives. And that is precisely what is happening. It is precisely the leaders who toast; Sergej Milinković-Savić, Dušan Tadić and Dušan Vlahović are announced on the bench. For a crucial match, we remember it.
But then you are going to tell us, by what miracle did they become aware of the composition? From the mouth of their coach? Nope. Quite simply by consulting the UEFA website, like millions of supporters. The reaction of the players is worth its weight in gold.
Dragan Stojković finally decided to bring on his three leaders in the second half, but that did not prevent Serbia from drawing against Denmark. And finish last in the group at the same time.
Sorry José, but now we have to say “I am Dragan Stojković“.
