HNK Rijeka faces Slaven Belupo as SuperSport HNL resumes

HNK Rijeka prepares to face Slaven Belupo in Koprivnica this Sunday as the SuperSport HNL resumes following a three-week international break. Rijeka coach Matjaž Kek has expressed dissatisfaction with the team's inconsistent performance, noting a significant disparity between their results at home and away. Kek emphasized that the entire club shares responsibility for improving their away form.

Rijeka faces squad challenges, with Mohebbija and Junior confirmed to miss the match, while other players' availability depends on recovering from minor health issues.

Slaven Belupo enters the match with renewed optimism under coach Silvije Čabraja. Midfielder Ljuban Crepulja stated that the team has utilized the break to refine tactical details and improve their conditioning. Despite Rijeka's reputation as a highly organized opponent, Slaven Belupo aims to leverage their recent preparation to secure a positive result.