Is it time again for Matevž Vidovšek? Slovenia is preparing for Austria, captain Jan Oblak is in bed due to illness
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Olimpija is currently the hottest Slovenian club, and Matevž Vidovšek is undoubtedly the hottest Slovenian goalkeeper. But is he hot enough to step between the posts for Slovenia at the start of the Nations League? The facts are as they are. Jan Oblak is the captain, Jan Oblak is untouchable. But it also holds true that Jan Oblak has fallen ill. While his teammates were signing autographs for young fans today at Brdo pri Kranju, Jan Oblak was lying in bed.
The legend of Atletico from Madrid is struggling with a stomach virus, and it will undoubtedly be interesting to see if the Škofjeločan recovers in time. It is worth adding that the former member of Olimpija and Benfica has already had a number of minor issues after Euro 2024, which took a significant toll on his summer preparations.
If (at least) for the match against Austria, which will take place in Stožice this Friday, coach Matjaž Kek is forced to choose a new goalkeeper, there is no doubt that he will opt for the Korošec from Olimpija. As mentioned, Matevž Vidovšek is currently in excellent form. In the goal of the unbeatable Olimpija, he has saved an impressive 85% of all shots in 13 matches, has not conceded a single goal 9 times, and on average, his net shakes only 0.38 times per match. So even if Jan Oblak cannot play, Matjaž Kek can rest easy…
24-year-old Matevž Vidovšek has only played one match for Slovenia so far, but he more than proved himself in the encounter against Denmark. After that, he got injured, rested for several months, and ultimately paid the price for Olimpija’s poor form at the end of last season by missing out on a spot at Euro 2024. However, it increasingly seems that Matevž Vidovšek has returned to the pitch even stronger after the summer disappointment.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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