Every time Hajduk loses a match, the “smart ones” come out and criticize everyone involved, especially the coach. It’s interesting to see fellow coaches competing to explain how they would have done better. What a mockery.

The match between Hajduk and Dinamo was a strange one. It definitely lacked the intense energy that the fans crave. Why?

• Kovačević and Garcia are gentlemen who enjoy a strategically possession-oriented battle.

• Both teams’ midfields were filled with players who prefer to interpret space and display skilful expression instead of aggressively fighting for a loose ball

• Kovačević adapted his strategy, focusing more on counterattacks and occasional zonal defense.

• Garcia presented a well-structured idea in buildup, but it was ineffective in the final third of the pitch and lacked a solid defensive structure for negative transitions.