Interesting at the press conference: Kazakh journalist about Jakob Novak, Matjaž Kek asked him if he might be his manager
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Matjaž Kek is not exactly used to being questioned by foreign journalists after matches involving the Slovenian national team. Typically, they are more focused on their own teams and players. However, after the game against Kazakhstan, things were different. One of the Kazakh journalists, almost immediately after the start of the official press conference, posed a question that had little to do with why Matjaž Kek had stepped in front of the media.
The Kazakh journalist “informed” the Maribor native that a Slovenian footballer is playing in their league. He explained that Jakob Novak plays for the club Atyrau and that he had helped the team reach the final of the local cup competition, performing as one of the club’s better players. He also asked if Kek might consider calling the former Olimpija player into the Slovenian national team due to his good performances in Kazakhstan.
“This is a press conference about the match between the senior national teams of Slovenia and Kazakhstan…” Kek initially rolled his eyes but then, despite the fact that the question was clearly not to his liking, replied: “I have said countless times that we can’t afford to let anyone slip through our fingers. Anyone with the desire… We keep an eye on everyone, and we’ll take a look at Kazakhstan, too, if there’s quality, if there’s desire. I hope he can help.”
But Matjaž Kek wouldn’t be Matjaž Kek without firing at least one more sarcastic barb—of course, with a smile on his face. “What, are you his manager?!” he shot at the journalist, and then instructed the official interpreter to translate his words. The interpreter didn’t do so, choosing instead to wipe the sweat from his forehead. Yes, this is also Matjaž Kek…
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet