Damir Krznar is looking for a way out of a serious crisis and he is looking for those with ‘balls’: “This is a moment when we need brave players. I believe we have them!”

Five consecutive league games without a win, Josip Iličić out cold, a crisis board meeting and angry fans: let’s be honest, Damir Krznar is not having a nice time. But no matter what, he remains in the saddle, convinced that he is capable of ending the crisis and to lead Maribor to better times. Although, to be honest, that doesn’t seem very likely at the moment.
“We must face criticism and accept it as justified, but keep our heads held high. This is not the moment to hang our heads, there is another game on Thursday. We have wasted a lot of time, lost too many points, but the championship is still in its early stages. We need to keep a calm blood, only brave people with a positive mindset can get out of this situation,” is for club website Damir Krznar, who is quite clear that the fans are more than dissatisfied, pointed out: ”They are slowly turning their backs on us, but that is to be expected. It is to be expected, given our games, that critical…”
Damir Krznar: “No help from heaven”
The Croatian expert also stressed that Maribor is in a situation where it needs, above all, brave boys who are not afraid to face the facts. “How to pick yourself up? We have to believe in ourselves. There is no other place that can get us out of the current situation than this changing room. There will be no help from heaven, the hot potato is in our hands and we have no choice but to face it and respond accordingly. We need to close ranks, be wiser in our team selection. Now is the moment when we need more determination. A moment when we need brave players. I believe we have them. They just need to be supported,” says the former coach of Dinamo Zagreb.
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