Bulnjak: The remaining five matches in this cycle serve as preparation for future qualifications

Unlike yesterday's training, which was the most regeneration for players, this day was of intensive work, where technical director Albert Bunjak, who is leading the team, broadcast his philosophy to players and what he expects from them at the next two games. Prior to the Bunjak exercise, he held a media conference, attended by Captain Edvin Kurtulush, Periscope is presented.

Bulnjak has said his aim in the remaining five European qualifications for 2023 is to get 40 per cent to 50 per cent of the points available, but according to him the main goal is to prepare the team for future qualifications starting in the spring of 2023.

Of the 23 players invited to this gathering, 11 have the right to play in future qualifications and here is our focus. So, building a qualifying team for the next qualifying cycle”, said Bulnjak.

He has praised Slovenia as a very strong physical opponent, but has said these two matches will be very motivating for him and for the players. Meanwhile, the team captain has expressed optimism before these two matches:

“We have to try and prepare the new generation better for future qualifications and qualify in European. I believe with this team that we have and with the current coach, we'll do a good job“, Curulous said. It will be stressed that this gathering is missing in Ismet Lusak, who has not travelled at all after resulting positive in the David-19 test.