“The Serbian fans don’t let you relax. If the Swede joins Red Star, he will be very motivated” – Grujic

Serbian fans are very demanding of basketball players, so in case of transfer to “Red Star” has Alexei Shved there will be a very big motivation to show their best qualities, former Russian national team coach Sasha Gruich told .

Earlier, Telegraf.rs reported that Red Star had started negotiations with the 34-year-old Russian. In early August, Shved left CSKA after the contract expired and said he was negotiating with foreign clubs.

— Of course, everyone knows Alexei Shved’s playing qualities. I think a lot of fans in Serbia love and respect him. When talking about Russian basketball, people ask me about Shved and his game. If, say, he goes to Red Star, then there, probably, the roles will be distributed differently for him. But Alexey himself has already matured and will surely find his role if he becomes a club player. I myself have no information on whether or not he will join Red Star. Of course there are rumours. Either way, Alexey is one of the most productive Euroleague players in recent years. I’m sure he will help the team. But I don’t think this game will be in the same vein as before. I think he will be able to help the team with his qualities.

It is important to note that Serbian fans do not allow basketball players to relax. The pressure lasts every 40 minutes of the game. If someone doesn’t try, the player’s fans will scold or criticize him. So foreign players who play in Serbia are really motivated and give their best basketball, then they sign good contracts with other big European clubs. I think Alexey will be very motivated, he will try more to show his qualities on the Serbian pitch.

I have good relations with the Swede. I will be happy if he becomes a Red Star player. It takes me 5-7 minutes on foot to get to the team arena. If he goes to the club, I will be happy to see Alexei, I will go to matches and cheer him on,” Gruich told .