Danilo Pantic: Tough times are behind me

Danilo Pantic is Partizan youth school graduate who returned to his home club after a spell abroad. Back in his youth Partizan days he was one of the most talented kids around and his recent performances and determination prove that. Pantic talks to Partizan website about his return to Partizan.

− I`m very pleased with these six months back in Partizan. From the day one I knew my return was going to be a right move and I hope I`ll be even better over the next six months. I feel happy and satisfied here.

It seems you matured quite a lot over this six month period.

− Partizan strives from selling players and it`s natural to see youngsters in the first team early although some are not ready for such step forward. Surely, I`m more mature and experienced now as I spent two tough years abroad. Luckily, That`s behind me now. Lots of tough moments took its toll on me.

Is it true you work with mental coach?

− No, that`s not true. I`m my own mental coach.

Boss Djukic fielded you in European games and you played well.

− It`s true. I got an opportunity in the most important game of the season so far and I was good. This game was pinnacle of one fine half-season for me.

Tough winter preps kicked-off.

− Yes, it`s tough. We work a lot on necessary physique. Legs are tired but that`s normal.