Surprised Albert Riera: Suspended Olimpija coach wonders about the rules of the Slovenian Football Federation
Representation break is in
Telemach First League
is over. The 18th round of the Slovenian Championship kicked off on Tuesday and will conclude on Thursday with a derby between the league leaders Olimpija and Celje. Albert Riera will only be a spectator at the match with the club from the capital city. He will not be allowed to sit on the bench, as he has been fined for
two yellow cards
. Riera is not satisfied and at the same time wonders about the rules of the Football Association of Slovenia.
It was nothing special
“I must admit I am surprised. I think this is the only league in Europe where a coach is punished after two yellow cards. It’s interesting to note that I didn’t even get a card for complaining about the referees. I respect you immensely. I was punished for arguing with people from the opposite camp. But it was really nothing special. These were quite normal things that happen in every match,“, Riera emphasised at Olimpija’s press conference before the match with Celje. In his absence, the Dragons will be led by assistant Pablo Remon Arteta.
Football players are important
Riera again remarked, among other things, somewhat sarcastically: “I hear there is talk about how Olimpija is being helped by the referees… But look: I got a punishment too. Just like everyone else.” The Spaniard is not worried about not being on the bench this time. “It’s not me that matters, it’s the players. I tell them this again and again. I have no doubt that they will do their job well without me. In modern football, of course, it is possible to be connected all the time. But I will try not to disturb the team too much during the game with information and instructions..”
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