Press conference SK Slavia Prague | ONLINE | 1/27/2023 1:30 PM | Press conferences 2023 | LIVE
That’s all from us from the press conference, thank you for your attention and have a nice Friday.
Jindřich Trpišovský (coach) to a question about Micky van Burena and his contract: The spring will show, and if he scores as many goals as he did in Liberec and becomes the league’s top scorer, there is no reason not to extend his contract.
Jindřich Trpišovský (coach) to a question about Mick van Buren and his position: Mick returned from a loan spell where he was one of the best players in the league. He played regularly in the post, where he played throughout. He also played as a forward in Slavia about three years ago. We count on him at his strongest position, where Tecl and Jurečka are still there. It’s not an easy decision. All of them succeeded in the preparation as well, and any of these three players can start qualitatively. I believe that I will build on my work in Liberec. He has made great progress, he understands Czech. We are counting on him and I think he will show up on Sunday.
Jindřich Trpišovský (coach) to a question about Tomáš Holeš’s injury: It won’t be on Sunday. He completes the part of training where there are no sprints and contacts with the team. He could appear in the nomination within two to three weeks.
Igoh Ogbu (new player) when asked what he expects from his engagement in Slavia: I also talked about it with Peter Olayinka. I asked him about the league and the opponent. Peter told me all about the league and the environment. I know it’s a competitive environment. I am convinced that this is a good step. The goal of every player is to develop. I talked about it with a coach from whom I feel confidence.
Jaroslav Tvrdík (Chairman of the Board of Directors) to a question about the young Nor Christos Zafeiris: He only announces transfers when they are done, so we won’t comment further.
Jaroslav Tvrdík (Chairman of the Board of Directors) to a question about Mojmír Chytil: Basically, we have agreed on everything, but he probably won’t play for Slavia after this transfer period.
Jindřich Trpišovský (coach) to the question about the missing general practice: After returning from Portugal, we didn’t play the warm-up because the same match didn’t happen. We wanted to play on Sunday and not during the week, which was already late. He did not meet the opponent and the deadline. So we played a match in two groups. We filmed it on a drone, they analyzed it well.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: There is a lot of replaceability in the squad and he looks very hungry. But as I said before, we have to transfer it to the field. It is supposed to be very cold on Sunday, but I believe that many people will come and that we will enjoy it together. I am confident that we are well prepared for this.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: The players from the loan came back to us, they brought hunger and a fresh wind. Matěj Jurásek is performing very well in training and is asking for the team.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: I am very happy that Igoh Ogba was brought in, because typologically he fits into our system.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: How we prepared, but Sunday’s match will show. We have to transfer everything to the field.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: The players show great preparation. We’re satisfied. We had a lot of players back that we couldn’t use in the fall. That’s another bonus for the team.
Jindřich Trpišovský, coach: The winter preparation was atypical. There was a big break after the fall. In this way, we treated the injury and at the beginning of the training we had the players rested and healed. We completed a short block in Prague, then we were in Portugal. I have to commend that. He works well, we feel competition in the team.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: Regarding the B-team, we have the ambition to save the second league. We are looking forward to the second league derby with Sparta, which could be on Letná.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: In order to better protect players against injury, we have introduced the necessity of regular blood tests and have also invested in equipment and modern technology.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: We have received a number of offers for our other players. We decided not to release it in order to achieve the greatest possible sporting success.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: Matěj Jurásek came to us 4.5 years ago from Karviná. He started playing in our youth and then for the B-team. I am happy that he is sitting here with us today and after a long time an academy player is going to the A-team. We have information from the coaches that Matěj is ready to play for the A-team. I thank the coaches for giving other young people a chance and for their work.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: We have a similar vision with Linz, where Moses Usor left for 7 euros. It is possible that one more player will leave there. I see a common vision for the future with him.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: We want a trophy in the spring and the groups of some of the European cups in the fall.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: We managed to balance a young and an experienced player.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: I am overall satisfied with the transfer period. We did a good job. We believe Igoh Ogbu will soon be a difference player. We are satisfied with the additional reinforcements.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: I’m also happy that we were able to replace the turf that is rooted enough to play on.
Jaroslav Tvrdík, Chairman of the Board of Directors: I am very happy that we are sitting here. I am really looking forward to the start of the spring part of the season. I look forward to the fans. People come to cheer at Slavia, we have a great atmosphere and we are already looking forward to the spectators. I think it will be a very interesting spring part. Three very strong teams are playing for the title. Pilsen leads the charts and there is no doubt that it is the favorite of the spring season. Sparta strengthened with a foreign player. All three teams have the best coaches. We will try to be a worthy opponent to both opponents. We want to try for the title or win the MOL Cup.
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We wish you a nice Friday while watching the SK Slavia Prague press conference. Before the beginning of spring, the chairman of the board will be Jaroslav Tvrdík, the head coach Jindřich Trpišovský, and the players will include Igoh Ogbu and Matěj Jurásek.
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