FK Vojvodina appoints Marko Savić as coach ahead of Ajax Conference League tie
Serbian club FK Vojvodina dismissed head coach Miroslav Tanjga after two league defeats and quickly appointed Marko Savić as his replacement. President Dragoljub Zbiljić praised Savić’s bravery and said the team will try to make a strong impression in the upcoming match.
Vojvodina’s next game is the return leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round against Dutch side Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax won the first leg in Novi Sad 4‑1, putting Vojvodina at a steep deficit. Savić, who has overseen only two training sessions with the squad, emphasized that the team must battle while hope remains and that they will give their maximum effort to overturn the result.
Ajax manager Míchel kept most of his lineup unchanged, with Maarten Paes in goal and a defensive line of Lucas Rosa, Aaron Bouwman, Daley Blind and Caio Henrique. The match will decide whether Vojvodina can stay in Europe or refocus on domestic competitions.
Entities: Ajax · Ajax Amsterdam · Dragoljub Zbiljić · FK Vojvodina · Marko Savić · Miroslav Tanjga · Míchel · Savić
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Player Dejan Zukić affirmed the team’s commitment to fight “as long as there is hope.” (player interview)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ajax defeated Vojvodina 1‑4 in the first leg of the Conference League second‑qualifying round in Novi Sad. (match report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The return leg will be played on Thursday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, kickoff 20:00. (fixture schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] FK Vojvodina appointed Marko Savić as head coach after dismissing Miroslav Tanjga. (club announcement and board reaction)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ajax’s tentative lineup includes Maarten Paes, Lucas Rosa, Aaron Bouwman, Daley Blind, Caio Henrique, Youri Regeer, Davy Klaassen, Oscar Gloukh, Steven Berghuis, Kasper Dolberg and Mika Godts. (team preview)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Dragoljub Zbiljić said he praised Marko Savić’s courage and believes Vojvodina has a strong squad. (president’s comment)