Two matches, two defeats – the impression is that Montenegro did not disappoint at the start of the League of Nations (especially against Wales), but the reality is that next to our national football team there is still zero when it comes to points.
In contrast to September, the new actions bring even more difficult trials, both away – against Turkey and Wales.
The first rival of the Falcons awaits on Friday in Samsun – the team that shone at the recent European Championship.
“It is certainly not pleasant after two defeats, and the match with Turkey comes at an inconvenient time. However, we cannot choose matches and rivals – the most important thing is to give the maximum, and after that we will see if it was enough for something more,” he said. Igor Vujačić, before today’s training at the Old Airport.
And coach Robert Prosinečki pointed out that the two upcoming games are the most important in this League of Nations.
“I completely agree. After the first two games in which we experienced two defeats, we want to prepare as well as possible and try to improve the impression as much as possible,” added the Montenegrin defender.
Stopper Rubina from Kazan missed the first two matches and the defeats against Iceland and Wales due to injury.
“The recovery went well, I played the last three games for my club, so I’m ready for the matches that await us,” emphasized Vujacic.
A full stadium and a rival in a rush
Turkey was one of the most beautiful stories of Euro 2024, in the round of 70, they skipped the great Austria until then, and against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, they led until the XNUMXth minute.
“It will be difficult, Turkey is in a rush, we all watched them at the European Championship. There are many good individuals who play in serious European clubs. It is up to us to prepare as well as possible, do our best and see if it will be enough for a favorable result”, believes Vujacic.
He also expects a great atmosphere from the “19th of May Stadium” stands.
“We play against them, probably in a full stadium, where the atmosphere will be hell. They are good in transition when they win the ball and we have to pay attention to everything. They are good individually, but we believe that we will also be at the expected level”.
The responsibility is on me, but there are also my teammates
Stefan Savić will not be here due to injury either, so the role of leader in defense should be taken by Vujacic as the most experienced.
“Am I a leader? Out of all the stoppers, I have played the most games in the national team jersey, the biggest responsibility is on me, but again I am there with my teammates. We work as a team, we all need to do our best and try to get a good result. I am always playing for gave the national team the maximum, it will be the same this time too,” said the former Zeta and Partizan player.
Savić will definitely be missed.
“We don’t need to spend a lot of words on him – we all know how much he means to us. At the moment, unfortunately, he’s not ready, but whoever plays in his place, I’m sure he’ll give his best”.
It is natural that younger people get a chance
This time, the League of Nations does not offer many chances to “buy a ticket” for the 2026 World Cup – is this an opportunity to refresh the team, to give a chance to younger players?
“That is a question for the coach. We all know how much Stevan Jovetić and Savić and the other experienced players mean to us, but the years go by and it is natural that the younger ones get a chance to prove themselves and impose themselves”.
And at this gathering there are several guys from the domestic championship, which Vujacic also went through.
“Of course they have quality, otherwise they wouldn’t be here. It’s up to them to work and if they get a chance to justify it,” concluded Vujacic.
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