Time will show everything, I would like my players to be on the list for the World Cup, and I know many people have doubts about me and I understand why, said Kovačević.

I would love to dictate the lineup for Lokomotiva, but even I don't know it yet! stated Dinamo's coach, Mario Kovačević, before the final match of the HNL season between "the blues" and Lokomotiva.

- Everything is ready for the celebration. We are working in a festive environment after winning the Cup, but on Saturday, we want to play a good match and win. We want to score a few more goals. Those who were free against Slaven Belupo won't play against Lokomotiva either — he began, Kovačević, indicating the summer transfer window.

- We have been thinking about the summer transfer window for a long time. There will be a lot of work to do, we are aware of that. But, the hardest part is behind us, and I am confident we will do a great job this year. Which positions do you want to strengthen? I am truly satisfied with the players I have at my disposal. We mostly depend on bigger departures. Perhaps an eighth player and a replacement for Mišić would be welcome.

Kovačević reflected on his career.

- It is a great honor to be the coach of Dinamo, but I have never feared work. I have never wanted to hide away, working in lower leagues, and I am particularly pleased that I have never received a dismissal notice, except when I left Varaždin due to illness. I am happy about this season, Dinamo is a huge club with an enormous number of fans. I know many people have doubts, and I understand why, but my team and I have shown we can do a good job. What we have experienced in the past two weeks is a great plus for all of us in our work.

Although he is sad about his players not being called for the World Cup, Kovačević emphasizes that it is good to have them available for the first Champions League qualifiers.

- Time will show everything, I would like my players to be on the list for the World Cup. But new qualifiers start in September, and the national teams won't be able to count on them. Beljo will be needed for the first qualifiers in the Champions League, and we can't count on Stojković (due to a red card against Genk, op. a.). Mišić surely deserves it, but that's what it is. Is it too late for Mišić? Maybe the selector didn't think so. The best example is Luka Modrić, who is 40. In my opinion, there are no young or old players. Why shouldn't Mišić be in the national team if he continues to play like this? He is 31 years old.

He revealed who will be absent on Saturday.

- Perić and Theophile, these two are definitely leaving. Zagorac? I think he will still be with us. I would love for you to see on Thursday during training how this cat fight between the posts unfolds.