Welcome Dinko Jeličić: Gorica’s New Head Coach
Dinko Jeličić has been appointed the new coach of Gorica, the Croatian First Football League club. Jeličić, who has previously coached NK Slaven Belupo and NK Osijek, signed a two-year contract with Gorica.
Jeličić takes over Gorica after the club finished the 2022–23 season in sixth place in the Croatian First Football League. The club’s previous coach, Damir Buric, was sacked in February 2023.
Jeličić is a well-respected coach in Croatia. He has a reputation for developing young players and playing an attractive style of football. He is expected to bring a new dynamic to Gorica and help the club challenge for silverware in the coming seasons.
Jeličić’s Career
Jeličić began his coaching career in 2008 with NK Vinogradar. He then moved to NK Valpovo in 2010, where he won the Croatian Third Football League in 2011.
Jeličić’s next stop was NK Slaven Belupo, where he spent two seasons. He led the club to the Croatian Cup final in 2013, where they lost to Dinamo Zagreb.
In 2015, Jeličić joined NK Osijek. He led the club to the Croatian Cup final in 2016, where they lost to Dinamo Zagreb. He also led the club to the Europa League play-offs in 2017.
Jeličić left Osijek in 2018 and joined NK Istra 1961. He spent two seasons with the club, leading them to the Croatian Cup final in 2019, where they lost to Dinamo Zagreb.
Jeličić was appointed the coach of Gorica in June 2023. He has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Jeličić’s Philosophy
Jeličić is a proponent of attacking football. He wants his teams to play with possession and create chances. He is also a strong believer in developing young players.
Jeličić’s philosophy is likely to be a good fit for Gorica. The club has a young squad and they are always looking to play attractive football. Jeličić is the right man to help Gorica achieve their goals.
Jeličić’s Ambitions
Jeličić is ambitious and he wants to win trophies with Gorica. He believes that the club has the potential to challenge for silverware in the coming seasons.
Jeličić’s first task will be to get Gorica back into the Europa League. The club has not qualified for European competition since 2017.
Jeličić is also targeting a top-three finish in the Croatian First Football League. He believes that Gorica can compete with the best teams in the country.
Jeličić is a talented coach and he has a good chance of achieving success with Gorica. The club has a bright future and Jeličić is the right man to lead them to success.