Garcia unexpectedly drops talented youngster from squad
Marino Skelin did not travel with the team to Vilnius for the match against Žalgiris, and his absence is not due to injury but a decision by the coaching staff.
Marino Skelin did not travel with the team to Vilnius for the match against Žalgiris, and his absence is not due to injury but a decision by the coaching staff.
Young center-back Marino Skelin has been left out of the squad for today's match against Žalgiris in Vilnius. As reported by Dalmatinski portal, Skelin did not travel with the team to Lithuania, and his absence is not related to any health issues.
According to information from Dalmatinski portal, a source close to the club confirmed that this is solely a decision by coach Garcia. The coaching staff assessed that they would not count on Skelin for this match, leaving the young defender at home. It was already clear before the trip that he would not be among the players competing for a spot.
The decision is surprising given that Skelin belongs to the group of young players expected to gradually establish themselves and earn more playing time. Moreover, in the recent return leg against Pafos, it was he who came off the bench, suggesting he enjoyed the coach's trust and was part of future plans.
For now, it is unknown whether this is a tactical decision for this specific match or a more permanent status for the young center-back within the team.
