Zeljko Kopić candidate to replace Bilic in the national team
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Why it matters
The situation of Zeljko Kopić as coach of Wieczysta Kraków has become a topic of discussion in the context of the Croatian national team. His difficulties in the Ekstraklasa, with disappointing results, have not stopped pundits like Dumitru Mitu from seeing him as a potential successor to Slaven Bilic. This highlights the growing pressure on Bilic after recent heavy defeats, which have raised questions about his ability to lead the team.
Key points
- Zeljko Kopić candidate to replace Bilic in the national team.
- Despite a difficult start in the Ekstraklasa, Zeljko Kopić has emerged as a candidate for the Croatian national team coach following Bilic's recent defeats.
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Zeljko Kopić, coach of Wieczysta Kraków, is currently facing a difficult period in his career, having not yet achieved victories in the Ekstraklasa. However, this has not stopped him from becoming one of the hot names to replace Slaven Bilic as head of the Croatian national team. The proposal was launched by Dumitru Mitu, a former Romanian footballer, who won two championship titles in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb.
Bilic began his adventure as coach of the Croatian national team after the World Cup, taking over from Zlatko Dalić. Although he started with a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic, his next two matches were a nightmare: he suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Spain and, even worse, a shock 0-7 against England, which raised questions about his position.
This latest result was the worst in the history of the Croatian national team, and attracted criticism from many, including Mitu, who expressed his disappointment via social media. "When you have coaches like Bilic who don't bring results, it's clear that a change is needed. Zeljko Kopić would, in my opinion, be a better choice for the national team," commented Mitu on Facebook, as reported by the digisport.ro portal.
Kopić has been in charge of Wieczysta Kraków since August 2023, but so far he has not shown himself to be a coach capable of guaranteeing results, as his team have collected three defeats and two draws. Prior to this position, he had significant experience with Croatia's most prestigious clubs, such as Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split, and also worked abroad in Bulgaria and Romania. In particular, his experience with Dinamo Bucharest, where he took charge of 113 matches, was the most fruitful.
Despite the speculation, the chances of Kopić being chosen as Bilic's replacement appear slim, even if the latter's position is increasingly precarious. A recent survey conducted by the index.hr portal revealed that 66% of those interviewed, out of over 20,000 voters, believe that the Croatian federation should consider a change at the helm of the national team. Bilic's next results could be decisive for his future, and Kopić's situation remains to be observed.
What happens now
With the Croatian national team in crisis and Bilic under scrutiny, Kopić's situation could evolve quickly. If his team's performance in the Ekstraklasa does not improve, his candidacy could gain further momentum. Future developments could affect not only Kopić's career, but also the entire season of the Croatian national team, which seeks to recover from a difficult start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the score of the last matches of the Croatian national team under Slaven Bilic?
The Croatian national team won 2-1 against the Czech Republic, but suffered two defeats: 1-4 against Spain and 0-7 against England.
What is the current position of the Croatian national team in the rankings?
The article does not specify the current position of the Croatian national team in the ranking, but mentions that the defeat against England was the worst in the history of the national team.
What is the next match of the Croatian national team?
The article does not provide information on the next match of the Croatian national team.
What is Zeljko Kopić's current situation with Wieczysta Kraków?
Zeljko Kopić has been in charge of Wieczysta Kraków since August 2023 and has so far collected three defeats and two draws in the Ekstraklasa.
Who proposed Zeljko Kopić as a possible replacement for Bilic?
The proposal of Zeljko Kopić as a possible replacement for Slaven Bilic was launched by Dumitru Mitu, a former Romanian footballer.
