In the second Italian league, a significant number of Slovenian footballers are proving themselves: Who among the Slovenians from Serie B will be on the pitch at San Siro and Olimpico?

Many Slovenian footballers have tried their luck in Serie A. Some, like Samir Handanović and Josip Iličić, have left a special mark and gained further recognition. The beloved Sarma bid farewell to the mentioned competition this year, where he ranked in the top ten for appearances and set records for the most saves and consecutive penalty saves, after over a decade when he ended his successful playing career.

Despite his time in Bergamo not concluding as many would have wished, Jojo Iličić has forever etched his name in the annals of Italian football, especially in the hearts of numerous Atalanta supporters who know him as Profesor. These are the very fans who extend their journeys to European away games just to greet Iličić in Maribor…

Currently, Slovenia is represented among the Italian elite by Jaka Bijol, who has recently attracted interest from the renowned AC Milan, and Sandi Lovrić, defending Udinese‘s colors. It seems likely that they will have additional company in the coming season. If they remain among the elite, given Udinese’s lackluster performance…

Players like Leo Štulac with Palermo, Tjaš Begić and Martin Turk with Parma, Žan Majer with Cremonese, and even the newly promoted Catanzaro boasting Luka Krajnc are close to the positions leading to the playoffs for a place in the most prestigious club competition on the Apennine Peninsula. Also, Žan Žužek with Bari, Jan Mlakar with Pisa, Reggiana defended by Domen Črnigoj, and Sampdoria, including another representative, Petar Stojanović.

At the same time, these mentioned players are also close to the relegation zone, where currently resides Tio Cipot with Spezia. Most of these footballers have experience playing on the biggest Italian football stage, with Petar Stojanović being the most experienced, having amassed 60 appearances in the competition.

Who is closest to playing at San Siro and Olimpico next season?

Serie B is steadily approaching the halfway mark of the season. The top two positions lead directly to the Italian elite, while teams ranking from third to eighth will compete in additional qualifications for the remaining spot. The teams finishing third and fourth at the end of the regular season will skip the first round of qualifications. Currently, four out of the top five teams have at least one Slovenian player. Martin Turk and Tjaš Begić in Parma are faring the best currently, holding a five-point lead over their nearest pursuer as a safety cushion in case of a slip-up.
Considering the current standings, a lot would have to go wrong by the end of the season for any of the Slovenian footballers not to experience playing at legendary venues like Olimpico and San Siro. And the list goes on… (by Nik Brumen)

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Author: editorial Football Planet

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