President Zeljković spoke with team director Emir Spahić, head coach Sergej Barbarez, and the players, stating: "On the eve of the match against Romania, I visited the team tonight and wished them luck in tomorrow’s game. Every detail in preparation matters, especially the fact that the team is supported by head coach Sergej Barbarez, director Emir Spahić, and the rest of the coaching staff, who’ve all been through many decisive matches like this."

He added: "Their experience and composure under pressure will be crucial in preparing the team psychologically for the challenges ahead. The players are fully focused, the atmosphere is serious and professional, and everyone’s aware of the opportunity in front of them. I’d like to remind everyone that we’ve set long-term goals, clearly defined, and we’re on a good path to achieving them. The fact that, with two rounds to go, we still control our own destiny in these qualifiers speaks volumes."