But the Serbian defender has urges his team-mates to stay focused.
“Everyone was a little bit in shock,” said Ivanovic in The People. “Everyone was surprised because no one expected Ray to go.
“We came in one day and didn’t know of the decision before that.
“From the players, let’s say thanks for everything Ray did for the club.
“It can be difficult to adjust when someone leaves, but it’s normal in football – sometimes things happen which you cannot change.
“We just have to say it is like that, stay focused and keep a high intensity in our training sessions.”
