Football Team Gearing Up for Qualifiers, Keeper Out

Ptuj, 23 March - The Slovenian football team has gathered in Ptuj for training ahead of two crucial 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Manager Matjaz Kek has kept his line-up mostly unchanged from previous matches, but will not be able to count on first-string goal keeper Samir Handanovic due to injury.

Ptuj Football Association boss Ivan Simic (far left), Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (right) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (far right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Football Association boss Ivan Simic (far left), Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (right) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (far right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (middle) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (middle) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (middle) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (middle) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj Football Association boss Ivan Simic (far left), Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (right) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (far right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Football Association boss Ivan Simic (far left), Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek (left) , midfielder Robert Koren (right) and midfielder Tonci Zlogar (far right) speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek and midfielder Robert Koren speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek and midfielder Robert Koren speak to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj Football Association boss Ivan Simic speaks to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Ptuj
Football Association boss Ivan Simic speaks to the press as the Slovenian team gathered for preparations for upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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