Former Olimpija captain Dejan Djermanović highlighted a frequently forgotten fact: “These guys were trained by Slovenian coaches!”
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For 14 days, we lived our dreams. Now, we mourn and lament our fate, but once the storm of emotions settles, we will all quickly realize that we achieved something extraordinary. Something historic. The greatest benefit from all that we witnessed in Germany should ultimately go to Slovenian football. For years, it has wandered in a blind alley, but now we have received the crowning proof that we are good. Dejan Djermanović, former captain of Olimpija, highlighted a very interesting yet often overlooked aspect. He emphasized the fact that the players who enthralled at Euro 2024 are products of the Slovenian football school. Or, if you will, the often criticized Slovenian coaching.
“I would like to encourage and inspire you with today’s exceptional performance of our boys who competed in the Round of 16. These boys, who showed exceptional abilities today, began their sporting journey in Slovenia. They were trained by Slovenian coaches, played in Slovenian teams, and worked hard to get to this point. This is proof that with dedication, perseverance, and hard work, great things can be achieved,” wrote 36-year-old Dejan Djermanović, now a footballer for Rudar in Velenje and also a youth coach.
The Ljubljana native, who scored 70 goals in the first, second, and third Slovenian leagues combined, also had a message for all young footballers: “Let their success be your motivation! Train hard, believe in your dreams, and never give up. Each of you has the potential to achieve great things.”
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet