Red Star Belgrade Coach Pauses Transfers, Promises Opportunities Amid Squad Overload

Following a tough defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Red Star Belgrade is set to face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League playoff on Thursday. Ahead of the match, new head coach Albert Riera held a press conference to discuss his approach to the team roster. Riera stated that he has halted all transfers for now, emphasizing that the club will not carry 27 players throughout the season. He assured that every player will get a chance to prove themselves and highlighted a positive atmosphere within the squad. Riera expressed his desire for the team to play beautiful football, even without possession of the ball.

Local Serbian media reported that Abu Fani is not currently a priority for Riera. Representatives close to Abu Fani clarified that the player is not interested in returning to Israel at this time. The coach’s comments and transfer freeze indicate a strategic reassessment of the squad ahead of the crucial Europa League fixture.