now he and his team have arrived in Olomouc, where they want to succeed in Thursday’s duel of the main stage of the Conference League with the local Sigma. He knows Czech football well. There was also speculation about him in connection with the search for a new coach of the Czech national team after the dismissal of Ivan Hašek. He answered all this before the Poles’ training session at Olomouc’s Androva Stadium.
Sigma’s aggressive, intense style is said to be similar to that practiced by Slavia Prague.You played with her three years ago in the last preliminary round of the Conference League, you won 2:1 at home, lost 2:0 in extra time away. Do you see similarities in the styles of these ensembles?
That’s high praise if you see it that way. Slavia is a gorgeous example of the fact that even clubs from our countries can play like this on the European stage.
How are you mentally after the last league defeat in Krakow?
We’re putting that match behind us. Physically,we are very well prepared. We know how Sigma plays, we have studied her, so she problably won’t surprise us with anything.
Great intensity of the game, a lot of aggression.Sigma made good transfers in the transfer window. It goes up gradually. You can see her progress.
What do you see as your opponent’s greatest strength?
We have to take care of the midfield above all. And also Ahmad Ghali, who last scored in Karviná. He is very quick, creative.
In January, you played a preparatory match with Olomouc, which you won 3:2. Can anything be inferred from it?
It was a very dynamic,combative duel. But the readiness is something else.In addition, Sigma now plays in a different formation. Tomorrow will be a completely different game.
A big topic in the Czech Republic before the season was your Norwegian striker Jonatan Brunes, who was interested in Slavia Prague. He scored goals like on a treadmill, but after the transfer fell through, he didn’t score for two months. What would you say about that?
It is a great honor for the club that a team playing in the Champions league has shown interest in it. we are glad that he stayed with us. That’s all.
Two personalities with whom you worked in the past, tomáš Petrášek and Jan Nezmar, returned to the Czech league. are you still in touch with them? Do you know how they are doing in Hradec Králové or in Liberec?
Not with Nezmar. I only encountered this very briefly. It’s different with Tomáš. He was our captain, we advanced to the top league together. We share a close relationship. We hang out quite often.
the Czech national team is now looking for a new coach. Your name came up behind the scenes several times in that context. Would this job appeal to you?
I won’t comment on it. I’m used to such speculation, gossip, but I’m the coach of Raków, I have a job there and I don’t want to think about anything else.
Jets’ QB Quandary: Fields Benched as Taylor Takes the Helm in Search of a Spark
In a move that signals the growing desperation within the New York Jets organization, quarterback Justin Fields has been benched, with veteran Tyrod Taylor set to start under center. this significant shift comes as the Jets stare down an increasingly bleak 0-7 record, a stark reality that has prompted a change in leadership on the field. The decision was made at halftime of their recent matchup against the Carolina Panthers, with the team trailing by 10 points, in an attempt to inject new life into a struggling offense.
This quarterback switch is more than just a tactical adjustment; it’s a clear indication that the Jets are searching for answers, and fast. For fans who have endured a winless start to the season, this move offers a glimmer of hope, however small. The pressure on head coach Robert Saleh and the entire coaching staff is immense, and owner Woody Johnson has publicly outlined “modest ambitions” for the team, backing his coach amidst the turmoil [[3]].However, “modest ambitions” are quickly overshadowed by the harsh reality of a winless record.
The Justin Fields Era Hits
