What’s next, the Slovak national team? Ján Kocian talks about Tarkovič or Hamšík
The Slovak national football team can no longer advance to the victory of the world in 2022. The last two matches of the qualification will be played against Slovenia and Malta. What happens next? Which players will stay in time and finish coach Štefan Tarkovič?
“The president of the Slovak Football Association, Ján Kováčik, indicated that the qualification is assessed as unsuccessful. There is a lot to be blamed for that, “suggested the former national team coach and football expert JÁN KOCIAN.
Coach Tarkovič said at the nomination press conference that he saw no reason to test unverified players when the team begins to trust itself and there is a game face. How to perceive?
They definitely took over the last matches in the implementation time, did an analysis. The team showed an improved game face, although without a great result effect. Perhaps the statement of the president of the union, Ján Kováčik, about the certainty or rather uncertainty of Tarkovič’s work during the national team also played a role. He decided not to experiment with new players. Acceptable. He needs to get a body, six at best, to finish third.
Do you miss the nominations of some players?
I can imagine one or two players from the national team under the age of 21 who sniffed the atmosphere in the national team. Peter Pokorný and Adrián Kaprálik stand out in the twentieth unit, they have a solid season. The two of them could be considered. The twenty-one has the same qualification, where it gets a full minute. They would not interfere in the match against Slovenia, but eventually they could jump into the game with Malta. Especially Pokorný, as Juraj Kucka is missing in the middle formation.
Nineteen-year-old Kaprá from MŠK Žilina shows matches of brilliant things in the others there are few, few on the field. Doesn’t it need more performance stability?
He pays a tax for his youth, which is also his bonus. Yes, it is not enough to shine in only one or two matches. In young players, the form is like a sinusoid, once up, once down. He needs to maintain his level and maintain performance during the season. He must be the leader of Žilina and twenty units for a long time. Flashes in one match or in its section are not enough.
On the other hand, when do you have a chance for new players, if not in a double match of a qualification that is already lost?