Vladimir Petkovic: A Tournament Tactician Who Doesn’t Crumble Easily
DZWatch – Vladimir Petkovic’s coaching record reveals a remarkable ability to navigate high-pressure tournaments, consistently delivering stable performances and balanced results, establishing him as a reliable figure in short-format competitions.
Euro 2016: A Strong Start and Consistent Performance
Petkovic began his European journey with the Swiss national team with a significant victory against Albania (1-0). He maintained a positive momentum with valuable draws against Romania and France. Despite elimination in the Round of 16 against Poland on penalties, the team displayed evident organizational strength.
World Cup 2018: Resilient Resistance and Heartbreaking Elimination
The coach delivered a convincing performance at the Russia World Cup, securing a surprising 1-1 draw against Brazil and a crucial win against Serbia, followed by a draw with Costa Rica. Although they exited against Sweden with a narrow 1-0 defeat in the Round of 16, the team continued to showcase their resilience.
Euro 2021: A Historic Achievement and Honorable Exit Against Giants
Petkovic continued to solidify his reputation in major tournaments. Switzerland achieved mixed results in the group stage before causing the biggest upset of the tournament by eliminating France on penalties in the Round of 16. Despite losing to Spain in the quarter-finals via the same method, the team secured their place among Europe’s elite.
UEFA Nations League 2019: Clear Dominance and Impressive Attacking Display
The coach recorded strong results in the inaugural edition of the Nations League, defeating Iceland both home and away, and achieving a historic 5-2 victory over Belgium. They ultimately exited the competition against the eventual champions, Portugal, in the semi-finals.
A Coach Accustomed to Pressure… Ready to Repeat Surprises
The statistics show that Petkovic is a coach who understands how to manage short tournaments, excels at analyzing opponents, and is adept at creating surprises in the knockout stages. With each challenge, he has proven to be a formidable competitor, especially when it comes to major events. He is a coach well versed in pressure situations.
