Nino Žugelj is also present due to Verbič’s issues: Selector Matjaž Kek also wants to make sure if he can count on him
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Slovenian national team representatives Luka Zahović and Miha Zajc are currently on standby for the matches against Malta and Portugal. However, Benjamin Verbič is included, despite recent injury concerns. This is why coach Matjaž Kek has also called up Nino Žugelj, who is not a newcomer. However, this time he is almost certain to get a chance to prove himself, as Matjaž Kek wants to see what he is truly capable of.
“Nino Žugelj was with us in the last action because he plays in a position where we may have issues due to Benjamin Verbič’s injury. It’s also worth mentioning Tomi Horvat… Nino Žugelj may not play in a spectacular league or club, but when he plays, he has something that interests me. I would like to see if I can count on him,” explained Matjaž Kek at the press conference in Brdo pri Kranju.
23-year-old Nino Žugelj has been earning his living in Norway since 2022, where he is a member of the club Bodø/Glimt. With the latter, he was also the national champion last year, and overall, since his move to the north of Europe, he has played 35 matches, scoring 9 times.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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