Oblak expects rough ride

Former Slovenia coach Branko Oblak admits his country will have a hard time advancing to the knockout stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Slovenia kick-off their campaign against Algeria in Polokwane on Sunday before undertaking more daunting-looking Group C encounters against England and the USA.

I think that we have to overcome Algeria, as the other two games will be tough.

Branko Oblak, former Slovenia coach

Oblak, who led Slovenia between 2004 and 2006, believes victory against Algeria this weekend will be a minimum requirement if they are to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.
"We have a huge desire for victory," said Oblak, who represented Yugoslavia 50 times in a playing career that took in spells at Schalke and Bayern Munich.
"I think that we have to overcome Algeria, as the other two games will be tough. But I hope that Slovenia will progress."