Maribor is facing defensive issues, and Ante Šimundža has found a solution in the youth team: Teenager Luka Poredoš is performing at the level the coach desires
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Maribor is actively preparing for Saturday’s match against Domžale. Prior to this, the players under coach Ante Šimundža played a friendly match against a second-division team from Slovenska Bistrica, with Maribor defeating Bistrica 3:1. The match featured players who don’t usually get much playtime, and young talents were also given a chance. One of them is Luka Poredoš, an 18-year-old who played in the heart of the defense alongside Lan Vidmar from the first minute.
Ante Šimundža was pleased with the performance of the 18-year-old, and it’s not impossible that Luka Poredoš will remain in the senior team squad for the time being. Maribor is currently facing defensive issues, with Luka Uskoković getting injured against Rogaška, and Nemanja Mitrović having tendon problems. While it might be unlikely for Luka Poredoš to start the match against Domžale, given the circumstances, he could at least be part of the squad.
“We gained a lot of new information. The players translated things from training to the match. Many good things were done, and the players who play less showed a lot of desire and passion to prove themselves. Luka Poredoš was included due to Uskoković’s issues and performed at the level we desire,” admitted Ante Šimundža, expressing his satisfaction with how Luka Poredoš played in the friendly match.
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