HNK Rijeka continue their league season with an away fixture against Rudeš on Friday, 16 October. The 10th round HNL match at Stadion Radnik kicks off at 18:00, with Rijeka looking to respond after two consecutive defeats.
The team currently sits in fifth place in the table with 14 points from eight games played. This leaves them five points behind leaders Hajduk Split. The last meeting with Rudeš, played in early August, ended in a 2-1 win for Rijeka at home.
A response needed after defeat
Rijeka are coming off a heavy 4-1 defeat to Slaven Belupo. Before that, they also lost a friendly to Union Berlin. This match against ninth-placed Rudeš represents a chance to break the negative streak and get back on track. The team's form over the last five matches is two wins, one draw, and two losses.
Attacker D. Adu-Adjei, the club's top scorer this season with four goals, will be key to any success.
Rudeš drew 2-2 with Belupo in their last league outing. Rijeka will hope to capitalise on the hosts' current form and secure an important away victory. Rijeka's next engagement is this very away duel against Rudeš.
Manager Matjaž Kek has announced changes to the lineup for Friday, October 16th, following the heavy 4:1 defeat to Slaven Belupo. Kek expressed dissatisfaction with the team's defence and discipline, saying, "The answer is expected on the pitch." The match against Rudes kicks off at 6 PM at the Gradski stadion in Velika Gorica.
