From the special reporter of Vijesti
Even two days after the Montenegrin youth team's defeat to Romania (2:1), which came in the last minute of the game, the bitter taste remained.
However, as coach Nenad Vukčević points out, there is no time for regrets - a new challenge awaits the youth team, against the physically dominant Denmark (Monday, 17 p.m.) in the second match of Group A of the European Championship.
"There is regret and a bitter taste because of the point lost in the end. However, I am satisfied with the attitude and desire of the players. There were tactical and individual mistakes, but that is an integral part of football. We pointed out those things to them, we will try to minimize them and tactically surprise our rivals," said Vukčević.
Denmark lost to Spain by a narrow margin (1:0), but left the impression of a serious and physically powerful team.
"This is a typical Scandinavian team. They play strong, they are very tactically responsible. They are defensively solid, technically stable, and they build their attacks patiently and calmly. We will have to respond aggressively, to be focused, and I believe we can succeed."
The coach is aware that the team was depleted after the first game, but he points out that Montenegro will be stronger against Denmark thanks to three new names - Marko Perović, Karadžić and Tadić - who were absent against Romania due to suspension.
"The players are tired, they are physically worn out, but now we have three new players in the rotation. There will be changes in the starting lineup and more options for substitutions, which is important in such a demanding tournament," said Vukčević.
Despite everything, the defeat did not shake the national team's ambitions.
"We came unburdened, without any imperatives, but also with clear ambitions - to achieve the best possible result from match to match. We didn't win a single point against Romania, but a new story, a new challenge awaits us. We will try to be better and win," concluded the coach.
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