Interim Bulgaria manager Atanas Ribarski has named his four-man coaching staff ahead of upcoming Nations League matches.
Key facts
- •Atanas Ribarski is the new interim manager for the Bulgaria national team.
- •The coaching staff includes Vasil Bozhikov, Danail Ivanov, Antonio Petkov, and Plamen Petrov.
- •Vasil Bozhikov previously played for Slovan Bratislava, winning four league titles.
- •Bulgaria faces Iceland in Reykjavik tomorrow at 19:00 Bulgarian time.
- •The team will play Luxembourg on October 6 for their fourth match in Nations League Group C4.
Interim Bulgaria national team manager Atanas Ribarski has finalized his coaching staff, which includes Vasil Bozhikov, Danail Ivanov, Antonio Petkov, and Plamen Petrov. The group departed for Reykjavik today to prepare for the team's upcoming fixtures. Each staff member will oversee a specific area of expertise, having previously worked with Ribarski.
By the numbers
Coaching Staff Roles
Vasil Bozhikov serves as the football assistant, while Danail Ivanov, formerly of Levski, is responsible for conditioning. Plamen Petrov will lead goalkeeper training, and Antonio Petkov will act as the team's video analyst.
Background of Vasil Bozhikov
Bozhikov is a former Bulgaria international who earned 38 caps, scored two goals, and served as team captain. His career highlights include five years with Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava, where he won four league titles and three domestic cups, also serving as captain there. Prior to this appointment, he worked with Bulgaria's youth national teams.
Upcoming Schedule
The national team is traveling to Reykjavik to face Iceland tomorrow at 19:00 Bulgarian time. On October 6, the team will play its fourth match in Group C4 of the Nations League, an away game against Luxembourg, which will mark the second match for Ribarski and his staff.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
