Luka Stankovski: The players are hardest hit by the defeats, we will do everything to fix the situation
The midfielder says the players feel the defeats most and will do everything to change the run in matches on Nov 13 and Nov 16.
Luka Stankovski, a Macedonian international, is part of coach Goce Sedloski’s squad for the final two Nations League fixtures this month: away to Scotland on November 13 and at home to Slovenia on November 16, 2026.
Players under pressure after winless run
The national side heads into these matches amid a difficult run: eight games without a victory and also without scoring since Sedloski took charge. The streak has left the team searching for answers and a way out of a prolonged slump.
Speaking at the team gathering on November 9, 2026, Stankovski said: "We face two tough matches, but we hope to achieve a positive result. Our goal in every game is to win and I can promise that we will give 100 percent of our abilities to make Macedonia happy.
"It is hard to forget the defeats, but believe that we, the players, feel them the most. We are giving everything, not only on the pitch but also psychologically, to overcome this situation. We hope we will reach a positive result. Unfortunately, we no longer have chances to advance, so maybe we will be psychologically more relaxed and be able to play better," he added.
Despite being out of contention for advancement, the squad has publicly stated its determination to end the negative run and fight for a win in the closing fixtures.
Stankovski and his teammates will aim to translate that determination into performance when they travel to Scotland and return home to face Slovenia later this month.
Photo: press material from the event
