The starting eleven for the first match of this year is known: Kurtić will make his 90th appearance, Horvat begins, while Šeško and Šporar are in the attack
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At 19:00 CET, a friendly match between Malta and Slovenia will kick off. The latter will play their first “warm-up” match ahead of the summer appearance at Euro 2024, and there have been some changes in the starting lineup. Timi Max Elšnik, for instance, is on the bench this time, and instead of him, Jasmin Kurtić will play his 90th international match. The veteran will equal Valter Birsa on the all-time list of players with the most appearances for Slovenia.
Also starting against Malta is Tomi Horvat, a midfielder from Sturm, who with his excellent performances in Austria, almost “forced” coach Matjaž Kek to call him up to the national team. But Tomi Horvat didn’t just receive the call-up; he will actually start the match.
In defense, the main returnee from injury is Jaka Bijol, alongside him will be Vanja Drkušić, who got the nod over David Brekalo and Miha Blažič this time. Jure Balkovec will play on the left side, while Petar Stojanović will be on the right, with Erik Janža and Žan Karničnik on the bench. Upfront, Andraž Šporar and Benjamin Šeško will also play as usual. In goal, of course, will be captain Jan Oblak.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet
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