Red Star Captain Reveals Zack Laiday's Unique Pre-Game Rituals Including Playing Without Underwear
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Zack Laiday, formerly of Partizan Belgrade and now with Hapoel Tel Aviv, is known in Serbia for his unique pre-game rituals, including playing without underwear and applying body creams, as revealed by Red Star captain Ognjen Dobrić and teammate Marco Gudurić on a Serbian podcast.
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- Zack Laiday played for Partizan Belgrade from 2021 to 2024 before joining Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Red Star captain Ognjen Dobrić revealed Laiday plays without underwear and applies body creams before games.
- Dobrić joked about the slippery creams and the need to be careful where hands are placed.
- Marco Gudurić described Laiday as a professional who carries creams, sprays, and physiotherapists.
- Laiday's teammates praised him as a dedicated professional and good locker room friend.
Zack Laiday, who joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in the summer after two years with Milan, is still fondly remembered in Serbia for his time at Partizan Belgrade from 2021 to 2024. Red Star Belgrade captain Ognjen Dobrić shared insights about Laiday's unusual pre-game preparations during the Serbian podcast "6.75 range." Dobrić described how Laiday applies creams all over his body before games and notably plays without underwear, joking about the slippery nature of the creams and the need to be cautious where one places their hands.
Marco Gudurić, also a guest on the podcast, added that Laiday is a consummate professional who carries a bag filled with creams, massage products, hand sprays, and even brings physiotherapists to work on his body. Gudurić recounted a humorous moment when Laiday offered spices from his bag during a meal, highlighting his meticulous care for his physical condition. Both players praised Laiday as a dedicated professional and a great teammate who is well-liked in the locker room.
These anecdotes provide a glimpse into Laiday's disciplined approach and personality, which left a strong impression on his Serbian teammates during his tenure there.
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