Dalibor Stevanovicabout the integration of new players:
“Mickaël, Roméo and Diogo adapted very quickly to our game and immediately understood our project and our intentions for this second round. I am also very happy with the way the team welcomed them. Their recruitment was considered to strengthen each of our lines, from defense to attack, in order to gain solidity and efficiency on the field. »
Our Slovenian coach, regarding winter preparation and tomorrow’s meeting:
“I am very satisfied with the preparation carried out. The players suffered a lot, but it was necessary to fill the energy tank and last until the end. Cohesion was strengthened, notably thanks to a day the team building. Now it’s time to show all the work we’ve done on the pitch, because it’s only during matches that we can really see if we’ve done a good job. »
The opponent: Our Lions are preparing to compete in the first derby of the year 2025. A derby which promises to be even more intense, with several former SLO players now in the Neuchâtel ranks, such as the former Vaudois captain Praise Hajrulahuthe recent defector Liridon Mulajthe former midfielder Giovanni Bambaand finally Anthony braizatcoach the Xamaxwho led the Stadistes to promotion to the Super League in 2023. braizat took the place of Uli Fortedismissed after a first round below expectations.
-Long installed on the podium of the Challenge League, the Neuchâtelois experienced a difficult end to the first round, with 6 defeats in their last 8 matches. During their last confrontation, on November 29, 2024, Xamax surprised SLO by winning 2-1.
It is therefore a team in search of revenge and driven by great ambition which awaits our Lions tomorrow evening.
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