On Friday, coach Joan Carrillo held press conference at Poljud and announced the match with Osijek. It will take place on Sunday, March 05, 2017 at Gradski vrt, kick -off 15:00.

"I'm always preparing my team only to win. It's only only idea and thought and we always approach the preparations for the match that way. We will miss Josip Juranovic, who has successfully underwent surgery. We have prepared for his absence. In addition, there won't be neither Ante Erceg who has accumulated yellow cards, nor Zvonimir Kozulj and Josip Basic, while the health status of Georgi Terziev is questionable. I know who will play on Sunday, but first I will tell that to my players".

This is what he said about the opponent, NK Osijek:

"The next match will certainly be hard and challenging, against a good opponent. Osijek played a Cup match where some players rested for the match against us, which says a lot about the importance of this match. They have good players like Lopa, Boban and Ejupi, but regardless that, I prepare my team each time only to win the three points, not for a draw or defeat.