Goran Vučević is the new sports director of Hajduk, with the full confidence of the Supervisory board and club president to lead the club’s sports policy and strategy. His role is crucial in bringing reinforcements and restructuring the team.

Gonzalo García took over the coaching bench with a clear idea of the game, but also with an awareness of current personnel limitations. In the preparatory games, he showed some progress, but he points out the need for additional reinforcements, especially in defense and attack.

The Hajduk team currently does not have enough quality in several key positions. In particular, the deficit in the position of stopper, winger and forward, which would relieve Livaja, stands out. Negotiations are underway with several potential reinforcements, but transfers are lagging behind the competition. The club is not in a bright financial situation, which makes it even more difficult to bring in players and invest in infrastructure.

Hajduk’s fans are impatient and expect quick results, while the new tandem is looking for time to build a long-term system and continuity.

For the first time in a long time, the professional policy of the club works in harmony, with a clear division of responsibilities between the sports director and the coach. This gives hope for a more stable development and building a recognizable game style.

Vucevic has the last word in sports matters, while García has freedom in tactical decisions. This synergy can bring continuity that Hajduk has lacked for years.

Certain reinforcements have already been announced (eg Pajaziti, Karačić), and there is a plan for additional arrivals that should increase the competitiveness of the team.

The chances that the Vučević-Garcia tandem will bring the “real” Hajduk depend on several factors, namely the success and speed of bringing in key reinforcements, the patience of the fans and the support of the management, as well as the ability to avoid injuries and maintain the continuity of the game

The current impression is that the club is at the beginning of a serious building process, but it is still far from the desired “real” Hajduk that could fight for the title. Additional work is needed on personnel policy and stability, and the results will depend on how quickly and qualitatively the tandem can put their plans into action.