Coach addressed the media: "I'm glad to see you again. Tomorrow, preparations begin as 18 players arrive. Over the weekend, the rest of the team will join us, except for Adrian Leon Barišić, who will report on Monday as he's playing in the Cup final on Sunday."

Barbarez also emphasized a serious approach to the upcoming duels: "I respect San Marino, and our best team will be on the pitch. The best players at that moment will play. The 26 we've called up are more than enough. I already have a plan and agreement with some of them: certain players will only play against San Marino before being rested. So far, there are no injuries, and we’ll be monitoring five or six matches. Everyone is healthy, and communication with everyone is at the highest level."

The team will gather in Ilidža and conduct training sessions during preparations at FK Sarajevo’s training center in Butmir.