SAILORS' NEW MAN EYES S'PORE CUP

Legend Lestienne's replacement Adzic is unfazed, despite the final being his debut

- David Lee Senior Sports Correspondent

There are arguably few things more difficult for a footballer than trying to fill the void left by a club legend.

Starting this week, Serbian winger Luka Adzic will attempt to prove he has the goals and assists to be a worthy replacement at Lion City Sailors for Belgian star Maxime Lestienne, who left the club in December.

Making it an even more challenging scenario, the 27-year-old is likely to make his debut in the Singapore Cup final against BG Tampines Rovers at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Jan 10.

But he remains unfazed, saying: "I don't think we're the same type of players, but I don't feel the pressure.

"Maxime is an excellent player. I know him from Belgium, he left a big mark in this club, and I'm sorry I didn't have the opportunity to play together with him.

"Yes, my first game will be the final, but I don't feel the pressure. I just arrived, and I will do my best to help the team win this game because I would like my first game to be marked by winning the Cup.

"As time goes by, I will be the best version of myself."