Young defender of Olimpija, Marcel Ratnik, emphatically stated ahead of Saturday’s derby against Celje: “We are better, we are only interested in three points”
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Olimpija played several crucial European matches in the fall, but this time, a match with special significance awaits them in the Prva liga Telemach. If Marcel Ratnik and his teammates lose to Celje on Saturday, their chances for a second consecutive championship title will be considerably smaller than in the case of a victory.
Marcel Ratnik, who has been a pillar in the defense of the club from Ljubljana for some time, emphasized that, before the clash with the leading team in the Slovenian league, all that matters to the green and whites is a victory.
Ratnik: “They have excellent individuals, but…”
“In the match against Celje, we are only interested in three points. If we succeed, we are much closer to the first place. We go into the game full of energy, motivation, and determination,” said 20-year-old Marcel Ratnik to the club’s official website.
The young Slovenian national team representative added: “In recent matches, we have shown that our defense can keep a clean sheet. The entire team works to avoid conceding goals. It’s a collective effort. They always say that defense starts with attackers, and I believe that applies to us as well. Regardless of what happens in the match, I believe that every player will give their maximum. Celje has excellent individuals, but I think we are stronger as a team.“
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