The Serbian national football team suffered another defeat, losing to Albania 1:0 in Leskovac in the World Cup qualifiers, effectively losing their chances to reach the tournament. At the press conference after the match, the Eagles\u2019 head coach, Dragan Stojkovi\u0107 Piksi, addressed the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI had a conversation. I offered my resignation. I did not expect this defeat. And against a team that is our direct rival for second place. I am someone who takes responsibility. I am not the culprit. Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019m sorry we lost. That\u2019s how it is in sports, in life, and in football,\u201d Piksi said at the start of the press conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about fielding a large number of debutants for Serbia\u2019s decisive match, he replied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSomeone has to make their debut. It\u2019s not an excuse; these guys have quality and a future. That\u2019s my responsibility, no problem. Don\u2019t criticize the players, I\u2019m the one most responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stojkovi\u0107 believes he should not travel to the next match of the Serbian national team, which will take place in a few days in Andorra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a specific moment. I don\u2019t think I should travel to Andorra. It would be irrational for me to go. I told them that. I said I\u2019m not going to Andorra, my assistant will lead the match. That\u2019s life. There\u2019s no need to make a fuss about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n