Tensions rise at Hajduk Split as Gattuso drops Perisic for disciplinary reasons

The atmosphere at Hajduk Split has become increasingly tense following a decisive move by new head coach Gennaro Gattuso. The former AC Milan manager has excluded Ivan Perisic, the Croatian winger and former Inter Milan player, from the squad for disciplinary reasons. Perisic, who recently returned to his homeland after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and leaving Tottenham, was not included in the lineup for the upcoming match against Lokomotiva Zagreb.

Calciomercato report that Gattuso’s decision also affected Emir Sahiti, who was dropped for arriving late to a technical meeting. These actions underscore the strict discipline Gattuso is enforcing at the club.

In response to his exclusion, Perisic took to social media to express his thoughts. He emphasized the importance of the match and his desire not to distract his teammates or the club by drawing attention to himself. He wished the team good luck and suggested that discussions about the incident could take place later. While his statement reflects leadership qualities, it also leaves questions about the future of his relationship with Gattuso and the club.