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Crvena zvezda football and basketball roster changes

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Crvena zvezda is managing roster changes across its football and basketball departments. In football, the club is undergoing significant squad restructuring following the departure of Dejan Stanković and the sale of Armenian international left-back Nair Tiknizjan to Olympiakos. Following elimination from the Champions League qualifiers, Albert Riera has taken over as head coach. In a recent Europa League play-off first leg at the Rajko Mitić Stadium, Crvena zvezda secured a 3-0 victory against Viktoria Plzeň. The win marked the competitive debut of head coach Albert Riera, who implemented a tactical vision centered on aggressive pressure and ball control. Mirko Ivanić scored twice, with both goals assisted by Timi Max Elšnik in the 36th and 53rd minutes. Aleksandar Katai converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal the win. Despite the commanding result, Riera noted that the team still needs to improve their pressing and energy levels, stating, “I am not completely satisfied, although there are many positive things.” He later described himself as being “50-50 satisfied” tactically, emphasizing that the squad is still adjusting to his requirements and needs more physical readiness following the preseason. Elšnik added that while the team maintained good positioning, there is “still room for improvement” before the return leg in the Czech Republic, scheduled for August 27. As the club prepares for the return leg, management continues to navigate player movements. While the club monitors interest in Lazio striker Petar Ratkov and manages Nikola Stanković’s return to Čukarički, new transfer interest has emerged for winger Loizos Loizou. Regarding defensive arrangements, the club opted not to exercise the purchase option for defender Strahinja Eraković from Zenit Saint Petersburg to fund other reinforcements preferred by Riera. Additionally, the club is reportedly pursuing Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng to bolster offensive options.

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