Zlatko Zahović isn’t convinced that Iličić’s return to the national team is the right decision: “We mustn’t forget that everything can always backfire”
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Over a decade ago, he was the one who revived his career and gave it rocket fuel, but today Zlatko Zahović isn’t convinced that Slovenian coach Matjaž Kek acted correctly by bringing back Josip Iličić to the national team just before Euro 2024. The star of Maribor is returning after almost three years, and Zlatko Zahović is concerned about how the other players, who were instrumental in the success on the road to Germany, will view it.
“I was surprised because this is anything but an easy decision,” Zlatko Zahović commented on Matjaž Kek’s move in an interview with EkipoSN. Regarding the return of the former Serie A star, he continued to express his concerns: “I believe it’s conditioned by a specific position and role that Jojo will have in this team. Because we must know that Josip had nothing to do with going to the European Championship. Cameras will now inevitably turn more towards him from other players. Despite everything, I don’t believe everyone will like it.”
In terms of the players, Zlatko Zahović emphasizes that Josip Iličić could undoubtedly benefit Slovenia, but the other players will have to accept him among themselves: “As for his talent, we all believe he can help us. But what happens in the locker room is very important. However, I believe that everyone who has accepted this decision, especially the coach, is smart enough to anticipate all potential problems and has already solved anything that could have caused them. But we mustn’t forget that everything can always backfire.“
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