Slovenia to Munich, Jon Gorenc Stanković says: “If we play like we did in the second half in Stuttgart, they will have problems with us”

Published on 19. June 2024 19. June 2024

Photo: Sandi Fišer / Sportida

After two days in Wuppertal, the moment for relocation has come again for the Slovenian national football team. Coach Matjaž Kek will today take his team to Munich for their journey to the second round match of Euro 2024. Of course, Jon Gorenc Stanković will also travel with them. The Austrian champion from Sturm began the opening encounter against Denmark on the bench, then contributed after coming on in the second half to secure a point.

Jon Gorenc Stanković is visibly pleased after the first match, buoyed by the loud and passionate support from the stands. The Sturm midfielder is confident that Slovenia will face Serbia with similar enthusiasm in Munich, especially if they play like they did in the second half against Denmark.

Jon Gorenc Stanković in Wuppertal on…

…the first match of Euro 2024 against Denmark:

The ice is broken! The first match is behind us, and it’s natural that there was a certain amount of nervousness. We didn’t quite know what to expect: a full stadium, a huge number of our fans… Our fans, in particular, pulled us into the game towards the end and we got better and better. Then – a point! A positive point for sure. We all know Denmark is a good team; we’ve played them several times and we’re convinced of that. Our achievement should fill us with optimism, especially the second half should give us wings. And perhaps turn that first-half nervousness into positive energy.

…the larger number of Slovenians in Munich:

When you have so many fans behind you, you feel proud. Happiness washes over you, the feeling is simply amazing. I’m really grateful that we have such fans. In Munich, we’ll be playing on an even bigger stage, with even more of our fans, and they’ll be even louder. When that happens, you have even more energy. It gives you additional energy, an extra boost that is otherwise hard to feel.

…his performance against Denmark:

I was satisfied with my performance. I always give my all, and I’m grateful for every minute I get. Perhaps I was a bit lucky to score right after I came on, but in any case, I was satisfied and happy. Even more so because we secured a point. We took away a lot of positives from the match.

…the match against Serbia:

We can cause them problems too! We don’t really focus on our opponents. We hear what’s going on, but we don’t pay attention to it because it wouldn’t bring us anything good. Our focus is solely on recovery and preparation. Matches are coming thick and fast, and every hour must be used wisely. We know Serbia has many talented individuals, but we must focus on ourselves. We need to replicate the second half against Denmark, and if we do that, our opponents will have trouble with us too.

This text was automatically translated using AI.

Author: editorial Football Planet