HSK Zrinjski finished 23rd in the league stage of the Conference League and could only get either ninth-placed Lausanne or tenth-placed Crystal Palace.
He drew balls William Gallasa French stopper who in his career wore the jerseys of Marseille and the English clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. Disadvantages was the first to draw Zrinjski’s name, and the former player brought the English Crystal Palace to Mostar.
Thus, Plemići will play against an English club for the second time in their history, the first time was against Aston Villa, and the first match will be played in Mostar on February 19. The second leg is in London on February 26.
After the draw was held, Igor Štimac he gave his view of the situation.
“From a sporting point of view, we wished for a slightly easier opponent, the options were not great.
Now we know that it is the Palace, it will be an honor for us, what can we say, to measure our strength, to host them in Mostar.
It will be a great day for Mostar, for all of us in Zrinjsko and for BiH football.”
How to adapt to the English style of football?
“What we used to talk about the style of English football has changed drastically in the past two, three decades.
By far the most intense football in that league is being played, it will be a difficult game for us because it is the opening of the spring part of the championship, and we also have a game against Borce.
Our priority is the fight with Borec, the domestic competition. We will have to be wise, smart and firmly believe that we can overcome any obstacle.
I know that there will be many of our people in Mostar who will say: ‘What will Palace do?’, but I have to pass it on to the players.” he said, among other things Stimac.
It is certain that the game against Crystal Palace will be a big deal for Zrinjski, and it remains to be seen if the people of Mostar can create a sensation in that double match. The first match will be played on February 19 in Mostar, while the second leg will be played seven days later.
If they make it to the round of 16, Zrinjski will play against AEK Larnaca or Mainz.
