Damir Mišković stated that 33-year-old Croatian centre-forward Jakov Puljić will receive a big punishment and will not play or be seen until the end of December. Mišković also said that after that period, it is better for his manager to look for a new club for him. Puljić joined HNK Rijeka in July 2026, and his contract is valid until June 2028. He has been linked with Slavia Praha. The player has 3 caps and 1 goal for Croatia's U19 team and has a current market value of €250.0K, according to Transfermarkt.