Matjaz Kek, the Slovenian coach finally presented the names of the 23-man squad for Slovenia’s upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers. The troop of Kek’s tackled Faroe Islands this October 8, and Estonia too four days after Slovenia tries to qualify for the Poland and Ukraine tournament in two years’ time.

Slovenia is currently positioned second from the bottom in Group C who has claimed a point from their 2 opening matches. The country lost 1-0 at home to Northern Ireland during their group opener which was followed by a result by drawing 1-1 away to Serbia.

The Slovenian 23-man squad names are as follows: for the Goalkeepers: Samir Handanovic (Udinese), Jasmin Handanovic (Mantova), Jan Koprivec (Udinese). For the defenders: Miso Brecko (Cologne), Marko Suler (Ghent), Matej Mavric Rozic (KSV Superfund), Bostjan Cesar (Chievo Verona), Bojan Jokic (Chievo Verona), Branko Ilic (Lokomotiv Moscow), Matija Skarabot (Ghent). For the midfielders: Armin Bacinovic (Palermo), Josip Ilicic (Palermo), Andraz Kirm (Wisla Krakow), Aleksander Radosavljevic (ADO Den Haag), Robert Koren (Hull City), Haris Vuckic (Newcastle United), Valter Birsa (Auxerre), Dalibor Stevanovic (Vitesse Arnhem). For the forwards: Nejc Pecnik (Nacional Madeira), Tim Matavz (Groningen), Zlatan Ljubijankic (Ghent), Milivoje Novakovic.

Last June 26, 2010, the Slovenian national football team was welcomed by their supporters at the Ljubljana airport. This was after their first round in the World Cup held in South Africa.

They were welcomed by approximately 10,000 fans during the reception program. The Slovenian team is believed to be qualified for the second round until the United States scored versus Algeria during the last few minutes.

The team together with Matjaž Kek, Slovenian football team’s coach were overwhelmed with the support and warm welcome of their fans and promised that this will not be their last World Cup. The Slovenian team as well expressed their potential participation during the European championships soon.

Nejc Pecnik is anticipated to miss the rest of the South Africa 2010 after he broke his right ankle during their game against the United States.

Pecnik, a 24-year-old Slovenian player got his injury during the 2-2 draw at Ellis Park last Friday during the match up with the United States team. He collided with Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey leading to his injury.

The Slovenian player known to be the Nacional forward has just entered the game during the second half as a substitute and now he got himself injured with the controversially disallowed USA goal.

This will surely affect coach Matjaz Kek as Pecnik will probably miss the Slovenia’s critical final group match versus England this coming Wednesday.