NEC has travelled to Croatia without veteran Dusan Tadic for their Europa League match against Dinamo Zagreb, aiming to break a recent string of poor results. Tadic continues to struggle with a calf injury sustained during a previous Europa League game versus Levski Sofia. The Nijmegen team hopes to reverse their current form despite the absence of their experienced player. Despite the losing streak, the team maintains they are not in a crisis. The club aims to end the negative run of form in Zagreb. The match represents a crucial opportunity for NEC to gain momentum in the European competition. Despite the setback, NEC remains focused on achieving a positive outcome in Dinamo Zagreb.