Abu Fani Proves His Worth at Red Star Belgrade Amidst Transfer Speculation

Despite rumors suggesting he was not in coach Alberto Riera's plans, Israeli midfielder Mo'anes Abu Fani continues to establish himself as a key player for Red Star Belgrade. Although the team drew 0-0 with Radnik on Thursday, Abu Fani was among the standout performers, earning a 7.2 rating from SofaScore. He contributed two key passes, completed 43 of 47 passes, won four duels, and recovered the ball four times.

Playing in a 3-2-4-1 formation, Abu Fani operates as an advanced "number eight" midfielder. He has started in three of the team's last four matches. Only two players on the squad have logged more minutes than Abu Fani this season. He has accumulated 673 minutes, trailing only Timi Max Elšnik (740 minutes) and Young-woo Seok (700 minutes).

Considering Abu Fani missed a Europa League qualifier due to a suspension stemming from a red card against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, his 673 minutes represent 67.9% of the total available playing time, making him the most utilized player relative to his availability. Coach Riera expressed satisfaction with the team's performance despite the draw, stating, "We controlled the game. We created 15-20 chances. If that's not enough to score, we'll create double. That's what I'll tell my players. I'm satisfied because everyone gave their all. We were significantly better."