Sandi Lovrić emphasizes that his injury is a thing of the past and his readiness is not in question: “I am well-prepared, looking forward to the start of the Euros!”
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He was one of those racing against time, and in the end, he succeeded. Although Sandi Lovrić hadn’t played any club matches for quite some time (he was sidelined from the beginning of April onwards), he still managed to convince the coach Matjaž Kek. Kek chose him (also) over the disappointed Miha Zajc, and Sandi Lovrić emphasizes that any doubts about his readiness just before heading to Germany are completely unnecessary.
“My readiness? I am well-prepared! And I am really looking forward to the start of the European Championship,” he emphasized before the second-to-last training session before leaving for Wuppertal, where Slovenia will depart on Tuesday afternoon, in Austria-born Sandi Lovrić.
The player for Italian club Udinese, who has so far played 35 matches and scored 4 goals in the national jersey, is also confident that Slovenia can depart with confidence. “I think we are in good physical shape, so we just need to fine-tune the tactical details. We need to analyze the last preparatory match and use the insights to our advantage,” added Sandi Lovrić.
Jure Balkovec: “A bit of positive anxiety”
The left-back Jure Balkovec, who gifted his teammates special shin guards before heading to the European Championship, is also optimistic: “We know we are going to a big tournament. Something exceptional awaits us, and it will be the first time for all of us. There is also a bit of positive anxiety, but I believe we will only fully realize it once we are in Germany. I hope we can turn this to our advantage and that each of us will give that little bit extra,” said Jure Balkovec.
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Author: editorial Football Planet