This is a team with a head and tail

The Slovenian national football team will play the first game in Bratislava tomorrow (8.45pm) in Bratislava to stay in the League of Nations League. Competitors of the selector of the selector Matjaz Kek They will be Slovaks, and the goal is clear, in the second grade of this competition. The return game will be on Sunday at the same time in Stožice.

Our footballers who are subsequently after the striker Blaz Kramer the midfielder called Tamara Svetlen and the goalkeeper Martin Turkin the B3 League of Nations, they finished third after winning eight points in the company of Norway, Austria and Kazakhstan. On the other hand, Slovakia was second in the C1 group, better than it was Sweden, and Estonia and Azerbaijan were behind it.

Slovakia who will miss some football players with the first striker David shooter At the helm, the World Football Federation (FIFA) is 41st and Slovenia is 55. The teams have competed nine times so far, Slovenes have three victories, Slovaks have two, and four games have ended draw. Also the last two in the qualifiers for SP 2022.

“A very interesting duel against the national team awaits us, which I respect very much. She showed her quality, warned about herself on the EP, so that a very challenging duel awaits us. It is clear, however, that our desire is to stay in League B, « Kek said at a press conference in Slovakia.

This one at least in Thursday's match will not be able to count on Seslar due to problems with ankle sprain Andraž Sporarand because of illness Igor Vekic switch Martin Turk. Due to cards, the Bratislava match will release Adam nest Čerin.

“We both have some problems, but this can only be an opportunity for a new player. I am convinced that new footballers will make us even better, « said the coach. He added that staying in League B is a big challenge, but the most important thing for him is every next step. « This is tomorrow's match, and then we will think about Sunday in Ljubljana and so on. »

He also stated some praise at the expense of the Slovak species, which will be without a few key footballers, even without Juraja Kučkiwho ended his career. “If you look at their list, these are the names that play in good leagues, they are perfectly managed, and they also played fantastic on the EP. This is a team with a head and a tail, has its own way of playing and has played well in the League of Nations so far, « said Kek.

ELŠNIK: Slovaks are customs competitors

Timi Max Elšnik said everyone had similar expectations. “Two heavy matches in three days. The competitor is custom, we know what is the goal, that is, to win and exist in League B. But it will not go without a real desire, energy or if we do not go upside down. Let's go to win, « said Red Star midfielder.

“I think Slovenia has a lot of quality. We know what it means in European football Benjamin Seskobut not all on it. We also have to guarantee that he will get the right balls. With the best goalkeeper in the world Jan Cloud We have been a hard nut on the EP for everyone, even for stronger than Slovakia, « he added, pointing out that self -esteem and hunger for success should be restored.

“Slovakia also has very good individuals, but we have studied them well, but we will not issue our plan. We have to go smartly into the match, a return duel awaits us. We should not run as we can lose more than we get. « 

Elšnik will be nesting Cherin in the federal line this time without a punished standard partner. “We know that he is the engine of the team, running all 90 minutes, we will have to replace that energy. There are other guys who play in good clubs, and now is the opportunity to grab it with both hands and help to make a good outcome. « 

The match will be at the Tehelno Pole Stadium, which accommodates over 22,000 spectators. It will be judged by the Italians Maurizio Mariani, Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoni.