Horvat's debut in front of fans in Nasice

Horvatov debi pred našičkom publikom

Nexe - Celje

King Tomislav sports hall in Nasice will on Sunday (18.00 CET) host Telekom Veszprem. Tough schedule is behind both teams with NEXE playing their last encounter on Wednesday in Celje losing it with 34:33, and Veszprem losing as well on Saturday in Varazdin Arena against PPD Zagreb. Match on Sunday will also be first official match for NEXE's new coach Hrvoje Horvat in Nasice after a draw in Presov and a tight loss in Celje.  

Hrvoje Horvat, NEXE coach:
I don't feel any pressure because it will be our first match in Nasice after I became NEXE's coach and because of the fact we will play against one of three best European teams. We've played two very good matches both in Presov and Celje but didn't win. My opinion is that we're still dealing with adjustment period but we must keep up our tactics. No matter what players Veszprem decide to use against us after the match against PPD Zagreb, I believe that will not be an easy match for them.

Albin Eter, NEXE player:
Veszprem are not only one of the best teams in the League but they are also one of the best in Europe. Excellent team with excellent players. We will go and try to fight with them. Fans will be very important for us in this one, great chance for them to prove they really are our eighth player. 

Xavi Sabaté, Telekom Veszprem coach:
After the tough clash against Zagreb it will be difficult to play away versus NEXE because our players will be tired. NEXE have a new coach who was given a chance to work mainly with young talented and some experienced players. We would like to win against them this time again but we'll need extra effort from our players for that. 

Ádám Borbély, Telekom Veszprem goalkeeper:
On the next day, following our game against Zagreb, we will visit NEXE, so I am sure we will need even more focus for that match. We would like to perform as well as possible and minimize our mistakes. We want to avoid to have such a close finish like it was in Veszprém. This time it would be better if we can build up a confident lead and decide the match earlier. Of course, we respect them very much. They are a good team having talented young players and some excellent experienced players like Spiler and Zrnic.