The Kojzek’s break no longer thinks

The Slovenian national football team under 21 gathered in Maribor on Thursday before the start of preparations for the European Championship. The national team is not yet in a complete cast as the selector Andrej Razdrh He is still waiting for some players. However, a lot of dust has raised the failure of the attacker in recent days Erika Kojzekwho decided on Austria. Razdrh could not have avoided the question of where it had stuck in communication with young talent, which in the end decided to wear an Austrian jersey.

“I don’t think about him anymore. He was a member of the national team under 19, but then injured himself. After the injury, he shone in some matches. He was on two lists for the national team, for the U20, which began preparations in Kranjska Gora and U21. I invited him as someone who could be part of this national team but did not come to the choir, « Razdrh said.

Kojzek did not report her intention personally. “Information that there will be no assembly, he said through his agent. I can say that the story at this point is over for me. ”Also, Kojzek has not been available for Slovenian media in recent days. National Director of the Football Association of Slovenia Milenko Acimovic He confirmed that Kojzek communicated only through an agent, and that he knew no reason what turned him away from playing for Slovenia.

No ratnik

Department of some extra gray hair also caused the defender’s unannounced departure Marcela Ratnikwhich strengthened the Al Ain Club from the United Arab Emirates. “Ratnik left the preparatory base on Thursday. There is still some hope for his appearance at the European Championships, but this option is very small. ”The Slovenian selector added that the start of the World Club Championship, which will start on June 14, caused a great deal of damage to his national team, but that he also affords the Ratnik, since this reward for all his efforts.

The aforementioned changes in the frame required considerable adjustments to the plans. “The strategy, which has been preparing for months, fell into the water overnight. It will be very difficult for absent players to replace, as the team is no longer as it was in qualifying. ”Despite numerous absences, competitive goals, according to Razdrh, remain the same, as he and his guards want to advance from a group in which Germany, England and the Czech Republic are beside Slovenia.

Martin Turk came to the national choir from the Polish club Ruch Chorzów. Photo: x

Similarly, the national teams, who have gathered at the preparatory base at the Arena below Pohorje Hotel these days. “If we fall out after the group work, we will be a little disappointed. We have proven that we know how to play football, so I think we can set ourselves a goal of breaking from the group, « he thinks before the start of preparation Seslar.

The biggest gift

The Celje midfielder added that the atmosphere in the team is very good, as some players have known each other from before, while others have to get to know each other even better that they will act as a team in Slovakia. Among the players who have already gathered at the foot of Pohorje, is also Adrian Zeljkovic. “We do not deviate from our plan for upcoming matches. From day one, we have focused on the Germans we play with the first game. The group is difficult, but this is the biggest gift for us. I think we will get ready as much as possible and then see what will happen. « 

The goalkeeper was also very pleased with the teammates Martin Turk. “We all could hardly wait for that day. We lack some players, but we are adorned with a team spirit, so we will try to show what we know at Euro. ”There are currently 20 players in preparation. Are missing Lovro Štubljar, Nino Milić and Rene Rantusha Lamprehtwho with Domžale is hunting for the first league. Next to them in Maribor is not yet Mitja Ilenic, Srdjan Kuzmic and Luke Topalovicwho will arrive at the preparations with a delay. Selector Razdrh also called out to the national team as a result of the national team The hand of the storm, Edvin Krupić and Anela Zulic.

The European Championships under 21 will be held in Slovakia and will last from 11 to 28. Slovenia will play the first game on June 12 at 10:00 pm in Nitra, when its competitor is Germany.