The "Dragons" lost to Hungary in Budapest (1:0) three days ago, and are without a win in their last seven matches. Despite this, Montenegro coach Mirko Vučinić emphasizes that Slovenia is a good team and calls for caution.
"They played against Hungary on Saturday and although they lost (1:0) I saw that they were quite good on the field. It didn't surprise me considering that their new coach is Boštjan Cesar, whom I know well from Italian football where he played for Chievo for a long time. They are very disciplined tactically. They took the lead from a very well-executed transition, but their goal was disallowed due to a millimeter offside. They are very aggressive, more than in previous games, and it is possible that this is also due to the change on the bench because the players always want to prove themselves to the new coach. The Slovenians are a very good team, but I hope we will win," said Vučinić at yesterday's press conference.
The former Roma and Juventus ace also spoke about the courage of his boys.
"As for my guys, if I were going to fight – I would invite them. They are brave, they just need to take responsibility at some moments when they have to make their own decisions. I believe that we will get better and better and that we will be the right ones when we come together for the Nations League," said the "Reds" coach.
Vučinić congratulated the cadets on their historic placement at the EURO and World Cup.
"The cadets achieved their goal with a great fight. We should follow their example, even though they are younger than us. I always say that when you fight to the max for the coat of arms, then there is a great chance that your wishes will come true. Theirs was achieved through dedication, the fight I mentioned, by listening to the coach... I also congratulate my colleague Radovan Kavaja on his great success," the 42-year-old strategist from Nikšić emphasized.
In relation to the duel with Andorra, our team will be without Stefan Mugoša, who has retired from the national team, as well as captain Stevan Jovetić and defender Stefan Milić due to injuries, and the coach announced that against Slovenia, as many as nine or 10 players who were not starters in the last game will play.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams. Slovenia has won twice and drawn once. Tonight they arrive in Podgorica without their top stars Benjamin Šešek and Jan Oblak.
Camaj: Everything depends on us
"Slovenia was at the last European Championship, they were eliminated by Portugal on penalties. We know what quality they have, but we look at ourselves first. Everything depends on us. We are going in the right direction and I agree with the coach that we will be right by the Nations League," said forward Driton Camaj, who is playing great in Novi Pazar.
"Minutes are the most important. Everything started well and I enjoy performing in Novi Pazar."
Hakšabanović, Osmajić and Camaj awarded for their "silver jubilee"
"Ahead of the press conference, FSCG President Dejan Savićević presented Sead Hakšabanović, Milutin Osmajić and Driton Camaj with the "silver jubilee" award, i.e. at least 25 appearances in the "brave falcons" jersey. Hakšabanović wore the national team jersey for the 34th time against Andorra, Osmajić has collected 33 appearances, while Camaj has 29," it was announced on the FSCG website.
Our youth and cadet national teams will also play today as part of the EURO qualifiers. Goran Perišić's team will welcome Poland in Tuzi at 2 pm, while Radovan Kavaja's team, after their historic qualification for the European and World Championships, will play Sweden in a match with no result significance in Bar.
