HNK Hajduk Split secured an important league victory and is considering a midfield reinforcement. According to reports from Index.hr Sport, the Split-based club is in talks to sign French midfielder Khalil Fayad.
How did Hajduk beat Lokomotiva?
Hajduk defeated Lokomotiva 2:0 at Poljud in the fifth round of the HNL. As reported by 24sata Sport, the goals were scored by Michele Šego in the 16th minute and Marin Šotiček in the 55th minute. The match was played on Saturday, with the Torcida creating a vibrant atmosphere in the stands.
The home side took control of the game from the start. In the third minute, Adrion Pajaziti fired a dangerous free-kick that Lokomotiva goalkeeper Josip Posavec tipped onto the crossbar. Their dominance was capped by Šego's opening goal. In the second half, Šotiček scored his first goal for Hajduk with a precise shot from outside the box to seal the win. Lokomotiva finished the match with ten men after Marcel Lorber received a second yellow card.
What is the status of the Khalil Fayad transfer?
Index.hr Sport reports that Hajduk is in negotiations to transfer Khalil Fayad from Montpellier. According to French journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the 22-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Split club. Fayad has experience from 67 appearances in the French Ligue 1.
The details of the agreement between the two clubs are not yet known. The same source states that Fayad could feature for Hajduk in the Conference League this season. The transfer would represent a significant reinforcement for the midfield of the Croatian side. You can view the current squad on our squad page.
Where does Hajduk stand in the HNL table?
Following this win, Hajduk sits in fourth place in the HNL standings with 7 points. The club has a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss from four matches played. The team's form over the last four games is WWDL.
The Whites have scored 9 goals so far and conceded 5, giving them a goal difference of +4. They trail the league leaders by five points. The next challenge for the Split squad is an away match against Rudes on September 6th. All upcoming fixtures can be followed on our fixtures list.
What does Ajax's visit to Poljud mean?
The Conference League draw paired Hajduk and Ajax in the league phase of the competition. According to Index.hr Sport, this will be the first official meeting between the two clubs in 31 years. Ajax fans are known for a 1995 song that includes the phrase "Hajduk, who the fuck is Hajduk?".
The last time these two clubs met was in the 1995 Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg at Poljud ended 0:0, with the return in Amsterdam finishing 3:0 for Ajax. The Amsterdam club won the Champions League that year. The Conference League matches promise a great atmosphere and a historic rivalry. Hajduk's current position in the domestic league can be checked on the standings page.
Hajduk will play their next HNL match on Sunday, September 6th, against Rudes who are eighth in the table.
