The euphoria for the great victory over Sparta (4: 0) pushes them to another important duel. At the end of Group G of the Conference League, the Stavangers are no longer entitled to defeats. Sivasspor and Cluj have a three-point advantage in the standings. A win is needed to keep promotion hopes alive.
“We all know we have to manage Thursday and the last home game with Sivasspor. After winning the derby, you are in a better mood, but the truth will always be revealed on the pitch,” advises assistant coach Zdeněk Houštecký before the start in a interview on club television.
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The team can count on welcome support. Several dozen supporters will go to Kosovo to support the selection of Jindřich Trpišovský. In collaboration with fan organizations, Slavia organized an air tour for the match.
“It is simply fantastic what the fans are able to do to support us. We thank them very much for that, it is a positive impetus for us”, appreciates Houštecký.
“Fantastic. I observed with my mouth open that something like this has been organized. We thank the fans in advance, I think we will feel at home,” adds defender David Jurásek.
The opening match ended in Eden with Slavia winning 3: 2, the Kosovar opponent leading twice. In the rematch, the coaches will not be able to take advantage of the winning scorers of Sunday’s derby between Jurečka and Hromada, off the European roster. Furthermore, Bořil, Holeš, Hovorka, Mandous, Provod, Santos, Schranz, Ševčík and Traoré remain in Marodka.
“Unfortunately we know that Kuba Hromada and Venc Jurečka are not on the European roster, which now turns out to be a great shame, but it’s true. We have to think about it, we will still miss seven key players, we will bring young guys with us. derby, we believe we will make it, “says Houštecký.
