According to the Eastern Sports Daily, Serbia’s performance in the UEFA Euro Cup was underwhelming and disappointing across all three group matches.
Media analysis suggests that on paper, Serbia had more reasons to advance to the knockout stage, boasting stars like Mitrovic, Vlahovic, Jovic, and Gudelj. If one were to assign blame, Coach Stojkovic might be held responsible for the team’s Euro Cup campaign.
The report further breaks down that in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Serbia displayed a strong offense but weak defense, reminiscent of Stojkovic’s coaching style in the Chinese Super League. In this Euro Cup, Serbia only managed to score a last-minute corner goal against Slovenia, luckily securing a point.
Additionally, the media raises the question whether Eastern European coaches are becoming outdated. This is especially relevant given the deep influence of Serbian and former Yugoslav football on the Chinese national team. Stojkovic was previously praised as a “magical” manager capable of reviving the glory days of Yugoslav football. However, with the overall weakness of the club scene, Serbian football is losing its luster and drifting further from the continental standard, inevitably leading to a decline in players’ and coaching staff’s abilities.
During the Euro Cup, former China men’s national team coach Miroslav Djukic served as a commentator for Serbian national television. Could his continued visibility indicate that he is a potential candidate for the next head coach of the Serbian national team?
Has Eastern European Football, Trusted by the Chinese National Team, Fallen Behind?. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/14585.html
