This is the first serious injury of this early preparation for the World Cup, and everyone obviously hopes that it will be the last. Friday, against Greece, Vlatko Cancar broke a cruciate ligament in his knee, and his unavailability will probably be between 9 and 12 months. A blow for Slovenia who loses one of their best players, but also for the player himself who enters his last year of contract with the Nuggets.
“While I was eager to make my World Cup debut, fate unfortunately thwarted my plans”reacts Cancar on Slovenian federation website. “There is a lot of disappointment, but injuries are a big part of the sport, and I have to look to the future with optimism. I am convinced that I will return to the field even stronger. I would like to express my gratitude to my teammates and national team staff for their unwavering support during these days. I send my best wishes for success to the national team, which continues its preparation in a positive atmosphere. Even if I will support them from a distance, I assure you that I will be their most fervent supporter”.
On the side of his coach, Aleksander Sekulic, we have the feeling that the fate is relentless since the team must already do without Edo Muric in the same position. “The bad luck seems to follow us until the World Cup. After Edo Muric’s absence, it’s Vlatko Cancar’s turn to be faced with a similar injury.did he declare. “Both players are essential for the national team and their absence in the crucial winger position will undoubtedly cause problems. Although this is a major setback, we need to pull ourselves together quickly. We need to focus on maintaining a positive mindset and bonding even more tightly. It is likely that we will have to adjust our game strategy to find solutions on the pitch”.
