Krmenčík’s Recovery: Feeling Great After Šádek Comparison

Yes, this was him in the good old days, when he played for Pilsen, Slavia or the national team. Michael Krmenčík (32) in a fashion that benefits the entire team. When the experienced and sometimes cursed attacker jumped into the battle with Baník after an hour of play on Sunday, he helped to turn from 0:2 to 2:2. For example, the assist for Slovácko’s second goal. “I have to say that physically I feel the best in the last four, five years. I hope it shows on the field,” said the native of Kraslice.

You were losing 0:2, but in the end you could win.
“We reached for three points. But God probably didn’t want it. It’s a shame, but we don’t collapse from it. The performance was good. We offered the two goals to Baník ourselves. We have to work on being more accurate in passing and not allowing the opponent to score so easily.”

You were one of a set of alternating fighters who really stirred up the game and put Baník under pressure. What did the coach say to you before taking the field?
“We went there with a clear goal to stir things up, to bring hunger and the desire to win onto the field. I think we all succeeded. Brian (Ouanda) scored a goal, Paul (Ndubuisi) too. I’m very happy for those guys. They both had their first start in the league. Shame on Jury (Juroška). He went to the goal himself once, then he had it on the goal line. But that’s football. We’ve already said something about that. That the next time he goes in goal, he will solve it differently. When he gets chances, I believe he will score at least three goals out of fifteen.” (smile)

What do you even say about two young newcomers?
“As for Brian (Ouanda), I’ve never seen a faster player. The numbers from the conditioning coaches back that up. They’re both speed guys and they’re an asset to the team.”

Don’t you regret that you only substituted in the second half?
“I told myself that I will leave the training for full balls. I have to say that physically I feel the best in the last four, five years. I hope it can be seen on the field. The coach’s methods probably apply to me. What he says is sacred. I respect everything he says. That’s my character. I think I’m not the type who will curse the coach. If I understand his football well, it doesn’t matter what positions he plays. If Dáňa (Daníček) plays on a point, a six, or an eight. It’s about everyone knowing what the post entails.”

Have you experienced a coach like Roman Skuhravý?
“He didn’t. But I experienced Mr. Šádek, that’s almost the same thing.” (smile)

You didn’t want to go to the penalty instead of Marko Havlík?
“If Tráva (Michal Trávník) was on the pitch, he would have kicked it. He had four yellow cards, so he didn’t play. Tety (Daniel Tetour) was asking for it, but Havlas believed in himself and took it upon himself. He didn’t give, nothing happens. I don’t blame him for anything, we won’t tear his head off. We know what he is capable of on the pitch. Let’s move on. I liked the performance from the bench. We certainly don’t want to be last or penultimate. We have a clear the goal we will pursue in the spring.”

The reinforcements fired, but Baník lost. Why didn’t Galásek substitute? Everyone gave a thumbs up