Slovenia manager Matjaz Kek has named a 30-man provisional squad ahead of Euro 2024 in Germany. The squad will be trimmed to 26 players before the tournament begins.
Key inclusions are experienced goalkeeper Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and exciting young forward Benjamin Sesko, who has been tearing up the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig.
Tough Group Awaits
Slovenia faces a significant challenge in Group C, where they’ll battle against heavyweights England, Denmark, and Serbia. The team will be aiming to cause an upset and secure one of the top three spots to advance to the knockout stages.
Squad Breakdown
The provisional squad boasts a blend of experience and youthful talent. Oblak provides stability at the back, while Sesko’s attacking prowess offers a spark in the frontline.
Here’s a look at the full provisional squad:
Goalkeepers: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid), Vid Belec (APOEL), Igor Vekic (Vejle), Matevz Vidovsek (Olimpija Ljubljana)
Defenders: Jure Balkovec (Alanyaspor), Jaka Bijol (Udinese), Miha Blazic (Lech Poznan), David Brekalo (Orlando City), Vanja Drkusic (Sochi), Erik Janza (Gornik Zabrze), Zan Karnicnik (Celje), Petar Stojanovic (Sampdoria), Zan Zaletel (Viborg)
Midfielders: Timi Maks Elsnik (Olimpija Ljubljana), Adam Gnezda-Cerin (Panathinaikos), Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm Graz), Tomi Horvat (Sturm Graz), Jasmin Kurtic (Sudtirol), Sandi Lovric (Udinese), Benjamin Verbic (Panathinaikos), Miha Zajc (Fenerbahce), Adrian Zeljkovic (Spartak Trnava), Nino Zugelj (Bodo/Glimt)
Forwards: Zan Celar (Lugano), Josip Ilicic (Maribor), Jan Mlakar (Pisa), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig), Andraz Sporar (Panathinaikos), Zan Vipotnik (Bordeaux), Luka Zahovic (Pogon Szczecin)