“Only a win in Pristina will do”, Slovenian footballer optimistic ahead of match against Kosovo

Slovenia have not made a good start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign at all.

The Slovenians have picked up just one point from their first two matches, and this fact is causing them great concern.

Therefore, this national team will make the trip to Pristina to claim three points in Friday’s clash with Kosovo.

Slovenian footballer Timi Max Elsnik is convinced of this, as he is aware that otherwise all their hopes of a possible qualification for the World Cup will fade away.

“There is undoubtedly more pressure; Friday’s match could decide a lot, so we have to win to get back in the race for the top two places. Sometimes pressure isn’t bad; it can affect our response. I hope the response will be positive. We have to get the most out of the game. We need to start picking up points. I believe we will return from Kosovo with three points,” the Crvena Zvezda footballer said at a press conference today.

The match between Kosovo and Slovenia will be played this Friday at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium in Pristina, kicking off at 20:45.

After Kosovo, Slovenia will face Switzerland a few days later, while the Dardanians will take on Sweden, whom they will visit on Monday, October 13.