# Crvena zvezda football team updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crvena-zvezda-football-team-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-02T16:42:09.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

During an international break, Crvena zvezda players have been granted eight days of voluntary rest to prepare for upcoming domestic and European matches, including a fixture against Lugano. 

Key updates include the recovery of Rade Krunić and the return of Jegon Kim to the squad. Additionally, Juta Nakajama has been using the period to focus on physical conditioning and adapting to Belgrade. Under coach Albert Rijera, Nakajama has been deployed in various roles, such as left center-back and left-back, as part of a tactical approach that avoids using traditional full-backs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Crvena zvezda players utilize international break for training and recovery

Crvena zvezda players utilize an extended international break for recovery and adaptation, with defender Juta Nakajama focusing on physical conditioning and integration ahead of European competition.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crvena-zvezda-players-utilize-international-break-for-training-and-recovery

### 2026-09-21: Crvena zvezda players adapt to Ibon Navaro’s new system

Crvena zvezda players, including Džonatan Motli and Čima Moneke, are adapting to Ibon Navaro’s faster, high-intensity coaching system ahead of the EuroLeague season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crvena-zvezda-players-adapt-to-ibon-navaros-new-system

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