Bravo has been a pleasant surprise in the fall season of the championship. Aleš Arnol emphasized, “We want to head into the spring without major changes

Published on 27. December 2023 27. December 2023

Photo: Vid Ponikvar / Sportida

Bravo is considered a pleasant surprise in the autumn part of the Slovenian national championship. After nineteen rounds, the Ljubljana-based team is sitting comfortably in fifth place, having collected 29 points and even breaking a club record.

Their impressive performance so far is evident as they are only a point behind the third spot, currently held by Koper, and are even on points with Maribor, though the latter boasts a better goal difference. Bravo’s successful season has brought several footballers into the spotlight, potentially making them valuable assets in the upcoming transfer window. The club’s leadership is well aware of the significance of the impending transfer window, assuring their fans that Bravo will maintain the same level of performance in the spring. The club’s good work has also been recognized by the Slovenian national team coach, Matjaž Kek, hinting that Bravo might contribute several players for the national team trial in the USA.

Bravo as a springboard to foreign leagues

“We can be very satisfied with our performance, but what pleases me most is that we operated on the field as a team. It’s precisely this unity and dedication to each other and the team that led us to most of these points. Personally, I’m perhaps most pleased with the individual progress of the players. Many of them have made significant strides forward,” commented Aleš Arnol, who has been leading Bravo in Ljubljana for just over a year.

Aleš Arnol — Photo: Nik Moder / Sportida

“When we assemble the team, we always think about the individual, not the team and how it should play. Our starting point is the players and their individual quality. We adapt the game to the players in a way that maximizes their abilities. Indeed, many players have already drawn attention this year with both their performances and statistics. But I would especially highlight the fact that most of them felt the importance within the team, almost all were challenged, and they carried a certain responsibility. The guys often took on leadership roles on the field. Everyone, from the first to the last, is incredibly important for the club’s functioning, and I believe they are aware of it themselves,” Arnol praised his protégés.

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“We are in a state of balance, which is also reflected in the consistency of results. Of course, we want to enter the next part of the season without major changes, but this is an integral part of football. Just as players are tested and under pressure in every game, so will we be in the coaching staff now. We don’t fear the transfer window; we see it as a challenge and a new opportunity. I believe we will succeed. How well we do our job will once again be shown on the field,” concluded Aleš Arnol in an interview for the club’s website.

Martin Pečar Bravo Stanković Photo: Matic Klanšek Velej / Sportida