In the upcoming UEFA Europa League 1/8 final at 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on July 2, the Slovenian team will face the title favorite Portugal. In the pre-match press conference, Slovenia's head coach Kike expressed his views on the match and the team's preparation.
Keck began by acknowledging that Portugal is one of the favorites to win this year's Euro, and that the Slovenian team is indeed at a disadvantage in terms of strength. However, he emphasized that the team is already proud to have reached this stage and noted that the players are rising to the challenge with a lot of fighting spirit. Keck mentioned that although Portugal has a number of good players who can be rotated, this will not change the Slovenian team's attitude and determination to approach the game.
Speaking about the game strategy, Keck said he wanted his players to stay relaxed and focused. He knows that facing such a strong opponent, it is inevitable that there will be difficulties and challenges during the game, but the key lies in how the players adjust their mindset and stay calm and focused. Keck believes that as long as the team can play at their own level, it is possible to create a good match result.
In addition, Keck thanked all the fans who came to Germany to support the Slovenian team. He said that the team received so much support and attention, which made them feel very happy and inspired. Keck paid tribute to all those who supported Slovenia and promised that the team will do their best to bring a great game to the fans.
Finally, Keck said that the team is currently making final preparations for the game. He emphasized that all players and members of the coaching staff are working hard to make sure that the team will be able to play their best in the match. Despite the strong opponent, the Slovenian team will not give up any glimmer of hope and they will go all out to win.
