Vladimir Kokol and his charges stuck at the gates of paradise: “We knew it would be difficult; St. Pölten has a better team”
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Vladimir Kokol has led Mura to the gates of heaven, but here he and his team came to a halt. The Austrian St. Pölten proved to be too great of an obstacle, being the better team in both matches and deservedly advancing to the Champions League. Thus, European matches are over for Vladimir Kokol’s squad, and they will need to switch focus to the domestic league, where Mura’s players will face two derbies in the upcoming week, marking a new turning point for this season.
Vladimir Kokol emphasizes the need for a stronger league to take a step forward
“We have nothing to blame the girls for. We were aware that it would be difficult, and we quickly conceded goals. St. Pölten is regarded as a stronger team, which was evident even in the first match. This was a lesson for us from which we must draw positive things and move forward,” commented Vladimir Kokol on both matches against the Austrians.
How can Mura make another step forward on the European stage and secure a coveted spot in the Champions League? “First, we need a strong league, which we unfortunately do not have. Then there’s the depth of the squad needed for training processes, to actually implement and refine things during practice. We also need to bring in some reinforcements and have a long-term plan. We know that patching together a team every season will not yield anything concrete. It’s a long-term race, and only by maintaining consistency and development can you ultimately achieve a result.”
“Now, in the next week, we face three really tough matches. I hope we get through this ‘European’ period without any major injuries. We need to switch our focus to the domestic league and, of course, achieve the goals we have set,” concluded the 52-year-old coach of Mura.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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