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This is Partizan's team for the 179th eternal derby: Cut ears, patch...
The championship race is just a formality, not only in real time, on the eve of tomorrow's 179th eternal derby, that uncertainty does not exist in the current, nor has it existed in past seasons, because the order in Serbian football has long been set so that everything is known by September. It has mostly come down to prestige, because the class differences are huge, the budgets of the two clubs are incomparable, as is their status in institutions, so Partizan is left to possibly surprise Crvena zvezda, catch them unprepared, unmotivated, and spoil the celebration, which will happen sooner or later. Such a position, unfortunately for the black and whites, has been contributed to by "sidewinds" that have made Serbian football meaningless, internal saboteurs, in previous years and especially from November until now, who have "mixed" the profession and the team so that every fan of the club from Humska trembles before the clash with their eternal rival. And that, you will agree, is not normal and is no longer a rivalry.
TL;DR
- Partizan faces Crvena zvezda in the 179th eternal derby with a severely weakened squad.
- Key players Stefan Milić, Vukašin Đurđević, and Nemanja Trifunović are unavailable due to suspension and injury.
- Coach Srđan Blagojević is forced to improvise and patch together a lineup due to numerous absences.
- The team lacked proper winter preparations and has seen key players depart.
- Internal issues and poor management are cited as contributing factors to Partizan's current predicament.
- Nikola Simić is expected to replace the suspended Milić in central defense.
- Mateja Milovanović, a natural center-back, may fill in at left-back.
- Vanja Dragojević returns and will play in defensive midfield alongside Saša Zdjelar.
- Demba Sek is considered Partizan's most dangerous winger despite perceived clumsiness.
- Veteran striker Sebastijan Polter's limited impact suggests his time at the club may be ending.