Jokanović's Basel Debut Ends in Humiliating Defeat
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Slaviša Jokanović, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, endured a dismal debut as FC Basel's coach, losing 3-0 to bottom-ranked Vaduz. Jokanović described the match as frustrating but urged calm, while Serbian media labeled the performance a "huge nightmare" and "shameful." The defeat is Basel's fourth in five games, leaving them seventh in the league.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Slaviša Jokanović's FC Basel debut ended in a 3-0 loss to Vaduz.
- Serbian media called the debut a "huge nightmare" and "shameful."
- Jokanović cited frustration but urged calm after the defeat.
- Basel has now lost four of its last five league matches.
- The team is currently seventh in the Swiss League standings.
Slaviša Jokanović, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach, suffered a disastrous debut as the new manager of FC Basel in the Swiss League. His team was soundly defeated 3-0 by Vaduz, a team from the bottom of the league standings. Jokanović, who previously managed Fulham and Sheffield United, among others, expressed frustration but maintained a calm demeanor, stating it was too early to panic after only a few days with the team.
"It was a frustrating game for us," Jokanović said post-match. "We played well for the first ten minutes, and then we deteriorated. Ultimately, we didn't win, and we all need to take responsibility. We didn't meet the challenge today. Vaduz was superior to us in terms of quality and won many of the individual battles."
Serbian media outlets were highly critical of the performance. "A huge nightmare in his debut on the sidelines," reported Blitz, calling it the worst possible start for the Serbian coach. "It was a complete defeat against the team that came from last place. The first half was shameful, Jokanović's team was completely helpless."
Mondo echoed the sentiment, noting Jokanović's difficult start at Basel, a club he was brought in to revive. The report stated the team is currently "terrible."
This loss marks Basel's fourth defeat in their last five league matches. The club currently sits in seventh place in the 12-team league with 13 points out of a possible 30.
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