Bravo counts down to a historic match: Ljubljana’s team will debut in Europe for the first time, with 11 teenagers in the squad
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Meanwhile, the Mariborčani, who will present themselves in Bulgaria tonight, are seasoned veterans of European competitions, while Bravo will play a historic match today. At 18:00, Ljubljančani will start proving themselves on the international stage for the first time since the club’s inception. Bravo will host Connah’s Quay Nomads FC from Wales at Šiška on the ŽAK Stadium, which seems to be a suitable opponent. Nonetheless, the Šiškarji were cautious in their predictions.
“In the UK, England and Scotland are highlighted, while football in Wales may be somewhat underrepresented in the media. This, of course, does not mean that good football is not played there. Some attribute us the role of favorites, but in modern football, it’s difficult to determine a favorite. After all, the Slovenian national team proved this at the European Championship. Whether it’s a friendly match, the domestic league, or a European match – each must be taken seriously and give everything you have. It will definitely be a tough match for us. Physically demanding, lots of long balls and tempo, but I think we are well prepared for the challenge,” said experienced forward Matej Poplatnik before facing the Otočani, whose career took him also to Great Britain, not to Wales, but to Scotland.
31-year-old Matej Poplatnik, together with Portuguese newcomer Miguel Rodrigues, is the oldest player in Bravo’s squad for their European appearance, which includes as many as 11 teenagers! The youngest of them all is only 16-year-old Tais Šabotić, among them are also Luka Dakić (19), Kevin Benkič (18), David Stojanoski (17), Leo Jusić (18), Lan Hribar (18), Beno Selan (19), Victor Gidado (19), Matic Ivanšek (19), Vid Hojč (19), and Kobi Bajc (17). Some of them are almost certain to play, while others will at least gain some much-needed experience and ultimately be able to boast that they were part of a historic moment.
In the squad for Europe is also 17-year-old Kobi Bajc. Photo source: Rok Cizelj / NK Bravo
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