The coach of the green and whites, Zoran Zeljković, holds Celje in high regard and respects them, but despite that, he emphasizes: Olimpija is better
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On Saturday, a match will be played in the Prva liga Telemach that could have a crucial impact on the outcome of the 2023/24 season. Olimpija will host Celje in Stožice, and if they win, the gap between the top two teams in the league will be reduced to just four points. Zoran Zeljković, the coach of Olimpija, admitted before the match that he respects Celje but emphasized that the Dragons are still the better team.
“I have emphasized many times how important this match is. We are all aware of that. We will do everything to keep the victory at home. We will definitely show our true face and courage. I am optimistic, but I realize it will be very difficult. Celje is rightfully in first place; for now, they have shown the most, but the league is not over. We can lose more in this match than they can, even if we win, we will not be solely dependent on ourselves. We need to go for the win, even a draw wouldn’t be the end of the world. There are still many games to go. Celje has a lot of quality compared to the competition in our league; they have depth, but we play at home,” emphasized Zoran Zeljković at the press conference in Stožice.
Zeljković: “Bonuses as an additional motivator”
Regarding the upcoming match, the expert from Ljubljana added: “Last year we showed that we can play with quality teams, even stronger than Celje. I’m talking about Europe. We have always been brave; we left a good impression, and I don’t see why we wouldn’t do it again. We play at home; fans are always the biggest advantage in football. But I believe that we are a much better team than Celje in every aspect.”
Adam Delius, Olimpija’s president, stirred up some controversy before the match by promising the players triple bonuses for a victory. “In the end, football is also played for money. I think this will motivate us even more. But even without a bonus, we would go all out in this match,” added Zoran Zeljković.
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