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NK Olimpija Ljubljana coaching turnover continues

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NK Olimpija Ljubljana coaching turnover continues

After Mišo Brečko took over Brečko’s two‑week spell ended in late July, 49‑year‑old Vasil Trenčevski was installed as head coach of NK Olimpila Ljubljana in mid‑July 2026, but an effort to halt a 2‑0 loss disastrous start. Just days later, on debut and a string of early‑season defeats left the club at the bottom of the Slovenian league. After five matches and only one point, 1 August, the club announced his dismissal on 26 July, calling it the worst start in its history and beginning a search for a replacement. Former Radomelj manager further change, appointing Jugoslav Trenčovski was cited as a leading candidate. Two days later, the club confirmed new manager. Trenčovski praised Olimpija’s history, the appointment quality of 49‑year‑old Vasil Trenčevski as the new head coach. Selected by sport director Nedžat Aygün, Trenčevski had been squad and the club’s first choice even before Brečko’s brief tenure, which lasted just 180 minutes—shorter than any previous top‑flight stint. The move aims need for a supportive atmosphere, stressing fan backing and youth development as keys to stabilise a pattern of rapid coaching changes that has plagued Olimpija this season. The Slovenian Football Association also released top‑table finish. At the opening‑round schedule same time, 23‑year‑old Bosnian striker Admir Bristić, who netted 15 goals in 30 league games, is set to join English side Leicester City for a fee of €1.7‑2 million pending a medical. Both the 2026‑27 1. SML youth league, with coaching shift and the high‑profile transfer underline Olimpija’s youth side set intent to face Rudar Velenje on 10 August. rebuild and compete strongly in the upcoming Slovenian league campaign.

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  1. 2026-08-02 09:02 UTC NK Olimpija Ljubljana coaching turnover continues
  2. 2026-07-29 21:01 UTC NK Olimpija Ljubljana coaching turnover
  3. 2026-07-27 13:22 UTC NK Olimpija Ljubljana coaching turnover

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