Crisis at Partizani, here's what's happening in the capital

2025-03-08 14:33:00, Sport CNA

Partizan is going through a very difficult period, with seven games without a win and four consecutive losses, facing a deep crisis. The season started relatively well for the Reds, who achieved some positive results in the first half of the championship, but it seems that after the end of the year, things have taken an unexpected turn.

One of the main reasons for this decline is the departure of four key starters, such as Cara, Rrapaj, Hadroj and Mba. These players have had a huge impact on the team's play, and their departure in the middle of the season has caused a huge void in Partizan's lineup. Removing key players and not replacing them with equally skilled players is a risky move and, as is being observed, has had major consequences on the team's performance.

Another factor that has contributed to this crisis is the failed transfer market. Despite efforts to bring in new players, none of those who have joined the team have managed to make a noticeable impact on the pitch. The players who have been brought in have looked average and have failed to bring the required quality to fill the gaps left by the departures of key players.

With the arrival of Veselinovic, Partizan has transformed into a team that has adopted a more attractive and defensive philosophy, more similar to survival teams than teams seeking titles. This philosophy has brought an uncertain and closed game, where the team is more focused on defense and hopes for some mistake by the opponents to be exploited. This style of play has made Partizan a predictable team and unable to score easy goals, making them much more helpless in more difficult challenges.

One of the most obvious problems with Partizan has been their defense. The team's defenders have made many mistakes that have led to easy goals conceded. Mistakes such as those by Sembene, Domgjoni and Qirko have become frequent, and this has created a weak and insecure defense. It seems that the team has lost confidence in its defense, and this has caused it to lose many games that could have once been won.

The midfield is the key part of any team and, when this department does not function, it has direct consequences for the entire team. At Partizan, the midfield has failed to provide the necessary quality and creativity. The midfielders have failed to win duels and take control of the game, leaving large spaces for the opponents and struggling to create chances for attack. The lack of a strong and powerful midfield is another reason why Partizan is going through such a crisis, becoming powerless to control the pace of the game and to show the strength they had in previous years.