Gorica is considering 32-year-old central defender Jakov Filipović as a potential solution to fill the center-back position. Filipović has experience playing in the Croatian league and has also played for clubs such as Lokeren in Belgium and BATE in Belarus. He has made three appearances for the Croatian national team. Gorica is expected to make a decision in the coming days regarding his suitability for the team. Filipović's most recent club was Belgian second-division side Beveren, and his potential return to the Croatian league is viewed as a strategic move by Gorica, who are eager to bolster their defense following the departure of key midfielder Tibor Halilović to Iranian club Tractor. The club is currently preparing in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, where they are scheduled to play four friendly matches, which are considered crucial for team cohesion ahead of the league's start on August 4th against Varaždin. It remains to be seen whether Filipović will join them, as the club assesses if he meets their current player requirements.