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February 19, 2026
Stanković Shone at the Press Conference: 'I Didn't Gamble, Don't Let the Rival Beat Me by Crushing Me Physically'
After the 1-0 victory over Lille, Red Star coach Dejan Stanković was proud of the way his players executed the plan.
TL;DR
- Dejan Stanković praised his Red Star players for their tactical execution and belief in the 1-0 win against Lille.
- He stressed that formations are just numbers and that player belief and physical effort are paramount to success.
- Stanković emphasized the importance of matching or exceeding the opponent's physical intensity, stating that being outrun is unacceptable.
- He highlighted the strong performances of players like Tebo Učena and Njegoš Petrović, who played through pain and delivered key contributions.
- Stanković views the win as a small step towards larger team goals and has already shifted focus to the next challenge.
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