Marko Šuler confirmed that with January, the winter cleanup will also begin in Maribor: ‘The coach wasn’t even that harsh, I was!’
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Days ago, a list of footballers that Maribor supposedly wanted to thank for their collaboration was revealed. Sportklub reported that on the hit list were Xhuliano Skuka, Erico Castro, Ishaq Rafiu, Ignacio Guerrico, and Itsuki Urata. Marko Šuler, the sports director of Maribor, confirmed that most of those mentioned were more or less written off. The only one who might stay, having left a “solid impression,” is Urata. Marko Šuler emphasized that he and Ante Šimundža had already conducted an analysis, and he was much harsher than the coach.
“Maribor’s criteria are higher. If the boys want to play, they’ll have to find new solutions,” Marko Šuler conveyed to them in a conversation with Večer that it would be best for them to find new employers.
“We did an analysis with the coach. His was less stringent than mine; the coach wasn’t as harsh, but I was. Some moves will have to be made, some cuts, because Maribor’s standards are clear. Most, if not all, had the opportunity. You have to fight again for the Maribor jersey because a place in the team should not be taken for granted. I’ll probably be the toughest I’ve been since joining the club,” continued Korošec, who doesn’t hide that Maribor might have to sell some players. Currently, Maribor’s considerable selling asset is Jan Repas.
Marko Šuler: “No official offers yet”
“We know what Maribor relies on. Perhaps a sale will be necessary. I told the guys that the best will definitely have a chance to leave in the season. Everyone’s goal must be the next step. Even though this is a club at a high level, and many want to be here, Maribor should be a stepping stone to Europe. Perhaps a sale will happen. The club is above all of us, and its existence must not be jeopardized,” said Marko Šuler, who didn’t want to discuss the names of those who could potentially be sold for a fee: “We know who stood out, who is a potential candidate. The market dictates what and how. There is some demand, but there are no official offers yet.“
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Author: editorial Football Planet