Jan Jurcec: Personal achievements? The team for me is always in the first place

Croatian defender of Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas in Jan Jurcec answered the question of the online edition of Football.ua. The most urgent moments of conversation to your attention.

- While you played all the matches for Kryvbas this season. Satisfied with a game tone?

- Yes, very glad that he was able to take part in all matches this season. It gives me special confidence, because it means that I have prepared well and work qualitatively in training. It motivates me to work even more. For me, the team is always in the first place, but personally managed to score two assists - one in UPL and one in the cup. I feel all the best from play to play and believe that my shape will still grow.

- Despite the difficult conditions in which they live Kryvyi Rih, people come to the stadium and support the command. Do you realize that matches Kryvbas in for a local audience - this is somewhat more than just football?

- Yes, I really want to thank all our fans who come to the stadium in large numbers, even at visiting matches. They are our 12th player. It is very important for us, players, to feel support from the stands. It is very nice to see many families with young children in the stands - in these difficult times, their smiles and joy are inspired after victories. I hope they continue to support us.

- Croatia in the late 1980s and early 1990s also lived in war. Your parents or relatives told you about that period?

- Yes, in the 1990s, the former Yugoslavia broke up, and in Croatia the war began- a very difficult period for my country. The war lasted from 1991 to 1995. I have not been born yet, but I know many people who lived then. All the stories I have heard are mostly sad. I would not like to happen again in any country. War is the worst thing that can be in the world and I sincerely hope the war in Ukraine will end as soon as possible.

- Who among Croatian football players is the greatest authority for you?

- If you need to choose one, it is no doubt, Luka Modric. The owner of the golden ball, the legend of Real Madrid and the Croatian national team. His path was very difficult, and for every Croatian football player he is an example of how work and perseverance can be achieved.

- You worked with Miroslav Klose at the Austrian club Altach. What do you remember about him?

- Yes, I worked with him when he played in Austria. He is a legend of world football, the best scorer of the World Cups and the German national team. A very good person who has greatly influenced my career. Thanks to him, I became the best player and the best person. I am very grateful to him and wish you success in his current club - FC Nurnberg.

- Patrick van Leeuwen, your current head coach, known for discipline and requires the physical endurance of the team. Are you used to these requirements?

- Yes, the coach requires discipline and diligent work. And I think that we need it, because we are the second youngest team in the League. Personally, it was easy for me to adapt to this style, because my previous coach, Miroslav Klose, adhered to the same principles. It was a great adventure and we will continue to follow the discipline and listen to the trainer's instructions.

- In Kryvbas have many Latin American legionnaires. Why did you not have time to learn from them?

- I played with many legionnaires in Austria, so it's not new to me. The atmosphere in the locker room is wonderful - all motivated, work for the maximum. From them, I learned that they were strong in nature and temperament. Everyone adapted well. We really get along well, we laugh a lot in the locker room. And yet - we are constantly playing Spanish music.

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