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Spartak Trnava footballers want to attack the cup medals next season as well. The new president of the club, Peter Macho, said this at a pre-season press conference on Friday.
Representatives of the third team of last year’s league informed about the ambitions in advance, because on Tuesday they will have the opening duel of the first preliminary round of the European Conference League in Malta with the local FC Mosta.
“After fourth and third place, there can be no lower goal than cup Europe. This is the third place we want to play for. Spartak has a glorious history, we want to present the club externally in Europe as well, ” he said Macho.
During the summer break, Spartak’s squad was strengthened by the winger Alex Iván from Sereda, the midfielder Roman Procházka from Górnik Zabrze, the defender Matej Čurma from Ružomberok and the goalkeeper Denis Chudý from Trenčín. “It’s not a problem to fit into this cabin. Everything has changed here, including relations in the cabin. We’re like a family, the guys definitely feel good here. We have quality, good types, the coach chose them, he knows the characters of the players, ” commented positively on the address of the novice team captain Martin Mikovič.
Marios Tsaousis and Nsumoh Johnson do not continue after the end of the club’s guest appearances. The contracts ended with Matúš Turň and Alex Horvát. Daniel Iglesias returned to Rijeka after a spring loan, with which the people of Trnava are still negotiating the transfer of Milan Ristovský, who successfully worked in Trnava in the spring.
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Captain Martin Mikovic.
Source: TASR
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“We have an eminent interest in acquiring Milan Ristovsky. His parent club NK Rijeka received an offer from us, I think I am quite solid by Slovak conditions. The ball is now on NK Rijeka’s side. We’ve been waiting a long time, so we’ve started working on other alternatives. For the coach, however, Ristovski is the number one alternative. The player is interested in coming to Trnava and Trnava is interested in the player, ” he said clearly Macho.
The stay in Trnava is also the stay of the Brazilian Saymon Cabral. The wingman is on long-term hosting in Spartacus. “We have agreed hosting with the Brazilian club Avái until the end of next season, but we are trying to exercise the option for its permanent transfer. It’s still in solution, we want to get it, we do our best for it, ” said the club director Milan Cuninka.
Spartak does not plan to leave key players, but the staff can still evolve. “The transition period is still very long, anything can happen. But I don’t think anyone should leave the basic lineup. On the contrary, we want to strengthen the team. What was said that no stone would be left unturned in Trnava is not true at all. Quality players came to the team. We want to keep the team, in case someone leaves, we would look for reinforcements. A lot of things will also depend on how we manage to enter the season, “ he explained Cuninka.
Coach Michal Gasparik the younger one is happy with the staff, although he can still imagine his improvement: “We would like to attack. At least one for sure. If we keep the staff buried, it will be very well laid out. Entries were planned. The team looks good, the staff is balanced, there is no lack of competition and most importantly the team has quality. “
The deletion must decide
The name of Martin Škrtel has also been mentioned for a long time in connection with Spartacus. Red and black are in contact with the former Slovak representative. The definitive has not yet fallen. “Martin has been injured for a long time, of course, we would all like him to come to Trnava. It’s up to him. For our part, we are still doing our best to come. It’s hard to say at this point what will happen. First of all, he wants to get in good health and then he will see where he will go. I know he definitely wants to play football, ” he commented Cuninka.
The director of Spartak also commented on the noises regarding the possible entry of new partners into the club: “Nothing has changed in the property situation. The Drobní brothers continue to own the club. Many things are rumbling, a lot is being said, but it remains unchanged as before. Of course, we are looking for different partners, we communicate about the general. We definitely want us to stabilize the club and move it higher and higher. “
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Coach Michal Gašparík.
Source: TASR
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Spartak won two matches in preparation (Petržalka 4: 0, Banská Bystrica 4: 0) and lost two (Pilsen 1: 4, Puskás Academy 0: 2). “Two losses in preparation showed us something new, the quality of the opponents was higher than in the Slovak league. However, both in the duel with Pilsen and the Puskás Academy, we may have acted even better than the opponent. At this level, the details are decisive, we did not manage them, we were not effective and our opponents punished us. ” evaluated the coach Gasparik.
Spartak is determined to cross the Bridge: “We did an opponent’s analysis. But new players came to the team, a new coach, it will be a bit unknown to us, but we are still finding out some information about them. Either way, we are favorites in this match, we do not take other than the procedure. We accept the opponent, but the strength is on our side. “
The people of Trnava also introduced new jerseys, in which they will play in the new season. The home is dominated by black, the guests by red. They are also complemented by a gold combination. “The collection was designed by our graphic artist exclusively for us, no other club will be able to have such a jersey. Until the beginning of the Fortuna League, we want to launch an e-shop where they can be purchased, “ Spartak’s PR manager said Patrik Velsic.
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From bottom left, FC Spartak Trnava players Roman Procházka, Martin Mikovič and from top left Sebastián Kóša and Kristián Koštrna pose in new jerseys.
Source: TASR
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Current list of FC Spartak Trnava
Goalkeepers:
Takáč, Kamenár, D. Chudý, Rusov
Defenders:
Koštrna, Čurma, Anthony, Twardzik, Kóša, Tumma, Ujlaky ml., Jendrek, Mikovič, Trajkovski
Midfielders:
Bukata, Cabral, Gric, Ivan, Karhan, Wheeler, Walk, Savvidis, Vlasko, Yao, Gembický, Benovič, Godinho, Mihálek
Attackers:
Bamidele Yusuf, Oiler
Coach:
Michal Gasparik Jr.
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Results in preparation
Spartak Trnava – Petrzalka 4: 0 (2: 0)
Goals: 6. Bamidele, 28. Procházka, 66. Yao, 68. Kolesár
Spartak Trnava – Banska Bystrica 4: 0 (0: 0)
Goals: 51. Grič, 58. Cabral, 66. Vlasko, 70. Yao
Plzen – Spartak Trnava 4: 1 (0: 0)
Goals: 58. Šulc, 67. Sick (pen), 70. Kayamba (pen), 84. Havel – 83. Kolesár
Puskas Academy – Spartak Trnava 2: 0 (2: 0)
Goals: 12. Slagveer, 33. Plšek
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