Ivan Jovanovic outlines plans for upcoming friendly matches

National team head coach Ivan Jovanovic held a press conference to discuss the squad's preparation for two upcoming friendly matches, beginning with a game against Sweden in Stockholm on June 4th at 22:00. Jovanovic stated that the period of training provided a valuable opportunity to refine the team's tactical profile. He confirmed that the coaching staff will introduce tactical changes and test alternative strategies, which they intend to evaluate for future official matches starting in September. The coach addressed the absence of Dimitris Giannoulis, noting that some players were unavailable for selection during this period. Jovanovic acknowledged the current atmosphere within the team, expressing that all members would have preferred to be playing in higher-stakes competition had the team qualified for the World Cup. He emphasized that while time is limited, the primary goal is to integrate these new tactical options. The coaching staff aims to assess how effectively these modifications can be implemented in match scenarios.