Pisa striker Jan Mlakar (in the photo) so far he has always started and therefore hopes that coach Matjaz Kek will confirm him also in the match against the English.
Only on paper because Slovenia lost only two matches in the qualifying group and in the first two matches they drew 1-1 against Denmark and Serbia. With the regret, in the second match, of having been joined at the last moment by Jovic. For Mlakar, after an inconspicuous 75 minutes against the Danes, he fared better against the Serbs despite playing 63 minutes before giving way to Stankovic.
A good opportunity didn’t materialize at the start, the goalkeeper did well Rajkovic outgoing but could have done better, but overall a lot of useful movement on a tactical level but also a greater participation in the team’s game. In short, this time Mlakar it was in the heat of the game. Playing not only wide on the left in the 4-4-2 but also trying to centralize.
La Gazzetta dello sport, after his debut score of 5.5, gave him a pass:“Mlakar 6: A good first half, then he goes out and is replaced”. Now for Mlakar, under contract in Pisa until 2026, and his teammates comes the most important match. The one against the English who lead group C with 4 points. The match between Serbia (1 point) and Denmark (2 points like Slovenia and the same goal difference) was also decisive.
