After the tournament in Poreč and friendlies against Morocco and Azerbaijan, these will be the first qualifiers under the new coaching staff led by Goran Melher, assisted by Mirsad Fazlinović, Perica Trifković, and fitness coach Josip Lekić.

 

Captain Marijo Aladžić shared his thoughts ahead of the campaign: “We’re looking forward to this gathering and we approach the matches in good spirits. Throughout this year, we’ve had opportunities to get familiar with the new coaching staff’s methods and expectations, so we’re ready for the qualifiers. Our focus is, of course, on the opening game against England, and I believe we’ll secure three points in that match. After that, we’ll turn our attention to the match against Spain.”

 

The match against England is scheduled for December 13 at 20:15 in the Husejin Smajlović sports arena in Zenica. On December 17 at 20:45, the Dragons will face Spain in Cartagena.