We are on the threshold of the second week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), and for the hosts Bulgaria, it is extremely important what squads the opponents they will face in "Arena Burgas" in Burgas will arrive with. One of the key teams that will seek new victories in the tournament is the national team of Slovenia.
✅ Excellent start for Slovenia in the first tournament
The Slovenians started their VNL participation strongly, as in the first week of the competition in Rio de Janeiro they recorded three victories from four matches - against Cuba, Iran, and the USA, losing only to the hosts Brazil. With their solid play, they climbed to 5th place in the overall standings of 18 participating teams and clearly showed that they will be a factor in the battle for the final eight.
🩺 Health problems and difficulties in preparation
After returning from Brazil, the Slovenian camp was shaken by viral and health problems among some players. This necessitated limiting full training and calling up volleyball player Klemen Šen from the extended squad to ensure the necessary rotation and depth.
Despite the difficulties, Slovenia will arrive in Burgas with the best available, and the team's goal is to continue its strong performance and pursue victories against Turkey, Bulgaria, France, and Japan.
| Surname | First week | Second week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Щерн (Жига) (Žiga Štern) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Муянович (Nik Mujanović) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Урнаут (Tine Urnaut) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Щерн (Тончек) (Tonček Štern) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Козамерник (Jan Kozamernik) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Кржич (Янж) (Janž Janez Kržič) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Кржич (Йошт) (Jošt Kržič) | ❌ | ✔️ | New for the second week |
| Найдич (Nejc Najdič) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Маровт (Luka Marovt) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Брачко (Rok Bračko) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Винчич (Dejan Vinčić) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Щалекар (Sašo Štalekar) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Окроглич (Grega Okroglič) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Ковачич (Jani Kovačič) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Можич (Rok Možič) | ✔️ | ✔️ | Attends both weeks |
| Планинишич (Uroš Planinšič) | ❌ | ✔️ | New for the second week |
Note: Before traveling to Bulgaria, two players will be dropped from the final list, depending on their health condition.
🏐Expectations and next match
Slovenia arrives in Burgas with the ambition for new victories, despite health turbulences in the team. After an impressive start and a bid for the top 8, the team will seek a full record of 4 wins, but will face serious opponents, including the hosts from Bulgaria.
📅 When does Slovenia play against Bulgaria?
Bulgaria - Slovenia
🗓️Friday, June 27
🕡7:30 PM
📍Arena Burgas Hall, Burgas
