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Slovenian veteran returns to the national team after a strong second half of the season with NK Maribor.
The Slovenian national team is set to head to Germany for the European Championship, but today they are playing a friendly match at home against Armenia. Included in the squad for the Euros, and today's match, is Josip Iličić, who last donned the national jersey in November 2021. The experienced forward has had a good season with NK Maribor.
Iličić has scored 16 goals and provided 17 assists in 79 appearances for Slovenia, and today he is waiting for his chance on the bench.
The fans at the Stožice Stadium welcomed the 36-year-old maestro with a large banner that read: "Grande Jojo, welcome back!"