Slovenians on Dinamo's Star: What They Would Give to Have Him Back
Miha Zajc impressed in Dinamo's win over Kauno Žalgiris, and Slovenian media also highlight the success of another former Olimpija player.
Miha Zajc impressed in Dinamo's win over Kauno Žalgiris, and Slovenian media also highlight the success of another former Olimpija player.
Dinamo midfielder Miha Zajc (32) was once again among the standout performers on the pitch, and his display in the emphatic 5-0 victory over Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris in the third qualifying round of the Champions League has resonated in neighboring Slovenia. The Slovenian sports portal Ekipa paid special attention to his goal that broke the deadlock, describing it as a "true masterclass strike".
The Slovenian international fired first-time from the edge of the box, with the ball coming back off the inside of the post and into the net. That moment gave Dinamo an early lead and set the tone for the Croatian champions' dominance. In their review, Ekipa recalls how Zajc was one of the key players for Ljubljana's Olimpija for years, and his performances in the blue shirt are now followed with a touch of nostalgia by their fans.
Slovenian media have noted that Zajc is not the only former Olimpija player turning heads in European qualifying this week. Austrian forward Raul Florucz, who now plays for Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, scored twice against Norway's Bodø/Glimt. Before joining Olimpija, Florucz had spells with several Croatian clubs, including Lokomotiva, Sesvete, Hrvatski Dragovoljac, and Jarun.
In conclusion, the Slovenian portal notes that Olimpija would be a significantly stronger team today if they still had Zajc and Florucz in their ranks. They also pose the question of how the current "Dragons" lineup would look with the two former key players, adding the comment "what Olimpija would give to have them back".
