Marko Capan, the former footballer, stated that he blames no one in the split club for his departure. The player emphasised that during his time at Hajduk he suffered many injuries, which likely affected his career and current situation. Capan thus closed the chapter on the reasons for leaving the club, stating that he holds no grudges against the management or the fans.
Hajduk now faces a new challenge following a draw with Istria in the domestic league. The team, playing before a home crowd in Split, faces the second leg of the third qualifying round for the Conference League against Lithuanian side Žalgiris. The match is scheduled for Thursday, with kick-off set for 21:00 at the Poljud Stadium.
The opposing side is led by Andrius Skerla, a former Hajduk coach, who is now at the helm of Žalgiris. Skerla stated that he considers Dambrauskas the best Lithuanian coach, indicating respect for the local football expert. This match represents a significant test for Hajduk, which trails by three goals from the first leg.
The Žalgiris squad includes Petar Bosančić, who stated that he had dreamed of playing at Poljud. His arrival in the split city adds further drama, given that Žalgiris is in a difficult position. Hajduk will need to score at least three goals to secure progression to the next stage of the competition.
