Feb 20 • 15:11 UTC 🇭🇷 Croatia Narod.hr

Šafarić before Dinamo: We are preparing with shovels

Varaždin's coach Nikola Šafarić emphasizes the team's readiness to face Dinamo, despite challenging weather and personnel issues, as they prepare the field for a crucial match.

Ahead of their upcoming match against Dinamo, the leading team in the league, the Varaždin football team is confronting tough conditions with snow covering their training ground. Coach Nikola Šafarić and midfielder Aleksa Latković have expressed their commitment to the fans, stating that they will give their all despite facing significant weather challenges and injuries within the squad. The staff is currently focused on clearing the snow to ensure the field is playable for the important home match this Sunday.

Šafarić highlights the strength of their opponent, Dinamo, recognizing them as having the best team in the league and acknowledging the difficulties it poses. He notes that Dinamo consistently creates goal-scoring opportunities, which adds pressure on his team. Nevertheless, Šafarić remains hopeful that playing at home can give Varaždin an advantage, and he emphasizes the team's desire to perform better than they did in their last match.

While Varaždin will enter the game with a weakened defense, the coach underscores the importance of unity and teamwork. He believes that the determination to succeed and support from their fans can inspire the players to rise to the occasion against a formidable opponent like Dinamo. The preparation efforts, from clearing the field to building team morale, show Varaždin's dedication to making the most out of the challenging situation they find themselves in.

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