Matjaž Kek emphasizes that not every Croatian is a good football player: Not all of them possess the quality that would elevate the level of Slovenian club football
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Although it is true that the Prva liga Telemach is considered the youngest league in Europe, it is also true that our championship is still a playground for many foreign footballers. Unfortunately, it is also noticeable that many come to us who are merely average or even less. Matjaž Kek, the coach of Slovenia, is known for his fondness for Croatian football, but the Maribor native has also shared his thoughts that not everything that comes to our land from our southern neighbor is good.
“A large number of Slovenian players play in Austria instead of in their home league. This seems a bit illogical to me, regardless of the player thinking about earning a career, so they go where capital is stronger. I was also a foreigner in Austria for 11 years, and then six years in Croatia, and I know how difficult it is. So, I have no problem with the arrival of Croatian players in Slovenia, but such a large number clearly indicates that not everyone has the quality that raises the level of Slovenian club football,” emphasized Matjaž Kek in an interview for Index. He proved himself as a coach at Rijeka in Croatia, leading them to a historic championship title.
Matjaž Kek, who last year led Slovenia to a major tournament after a long time, added: “I am not against foreign players, but they must bring quality. If clubs bring them just to fill the squad, perhaps because they are cheaper than a domestic player or for some similar reason, then that is a misguided mindset.“
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet
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