A message addressed to Hajduk's head coach, Gonzalo Garcia, was spotted on Tuesday at the Poljud Stadium. The banner clearly read 'Garcia, go home', which can be interpreted as a call for the Spanish coach to leave the Split-based club. The identity of the person who placed the message remains unknown, with the object positioned next to the pitch where the first team was training.
This incident occurs as a segment of the fanbase increasingly voices criticism of the club's current situation. The discontent stems from a series of events in recent weeks that have disrupted the atmosphere within the squad and among supporters.
Gonzalo Garcia found himself at the centre of media attention during the summer pre-season due to a serious clash with captain Marko Livaja. The club officially stated that Livaja, along with several other teammates, had breached internal club rules. As a result of this infraction, the captain was fined and required to undertake additional running.
The situation escalated when Livaja interrupted the training session, leading to a verbal altercation with sporting director Robert Graf and head coach Garcia. Following this, the captain temporarily left the training camp. However, after a meeting, Livaja accepted the club's disciplinary regulations.
Following the acceptance of the sanctions, Marko Livaja returned to the squad. Hajduk stated in an official statement that the matter was closed, yet the presence of the banner suggests that tensions persist among a section of the fanbase.
