"Zvezda Have No Leader!" Vlade Đurović Hits Out at Ibon Navarro Ahead of Dubai Trip

Pulse Sports Team 16:50 - 08 October 2026

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet visit Dubai at 6:00 PM in Round 4 of the EuroLeague, with basketball analyst Vlade Đurović weighing in ahead of the clash.

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Following their victory over Efes in the previous round, Zvezda face a new challenge as the red-and-whites look to claim their second consecutive win in the competition.

Ahead of the clash, basketball analyst Vlade Đurović shared his thoughts, taking another swipe at coach Ibon Navarro.

At the center of his criticism were Chris Jones and Chima Moneke.

"In my view, Zvezda don't have a clear identity yet; they're still trying to gel. Zvezda lack a true leader. Jones doesn't get the right backing from the coach—make one mistake or let his man score, and he's off immediately... Moneke gets the most minutes, yet he's allowed to make mistakes or miss rebounds and stay on the floor. A player who should be the leader cannot be treated like that. There is no alternative to him. No team, no herd, and no pack can be good without a leader." – Vlade Đurović