Stefan Tarkovic spoke before the match Slovakia – Russia

The teams will compete in a diametrically different position, while the guests will present themselves in Trnava as six-point H-group leaders, Štefan Tarkovič’s charges won only poor two in the first two appearances against paper outsiders Cyprus (0: 0) and Malta (2: 2) body.

The players, especially after Saturday’s embarrassment with Malta, found themselves under fire from media and fan critics, and if they do not perform better against the “team” with a result of points, their already divided progressive chances will drop to an absolute minimum.

The Slovaks expected to go to the hit against Russia without a “scratch”, but the reality sounds cruel to them. Losses against the weakest teams of the group will be difficult to catch up in the further course of qualification. The coach of the Slovak team is also aware of this, who is at least pleased with the fact that he can count against the Russians against the Bundesliga Peter Pekarík and Ondrej Dud after the release from the clubs.

“We lost points with opponents who are in the lower baskets. The group is balanced, with stronger opponents it can suit us better, the answer will give us a match on Tuesday. Pekarík joined us before Malta, but he had a health problem and stayed at the hotel Ondrej Duda came on Sunday, “ Tarkovic said.

Tracker Milan Škriniar was one of the few players to take his place against Malta. They scored a goal and tried to stir the team in, but the vast majority of teammates did not join him. “I realize what is expected of me. That I have to take responsibility into my own hands, either verbally or on the field. We all have to do more and start with each other, me first. But most of all, it has to be proven by performances on the field. We only have two points out of two matches and we have to get out of it. “ Škriniar stated before the tenth mutual meeting with Russia. The balance with this opponent is balanced – 3 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, score 8: 8.

The Russians entered the qualification with a 3: 1 victory in Malta, on Saturday they dealt with Slovenia 2: 1 thanks to two accurate hits in the form of the playing Artyom Dzjuba, who also scored once in Malta. The team of Stanislav Čerčesov has the full number of 6 points on his account and he wants to add more in Trnava.

“We gave a solid performance. We played better against Slovenia than in Malta. We didn’t tie our feet to the role of the favorite, who is often very ungrateful and treacherous in football. Three points are of great value, because after the Slovenes managed to defeat the Croats. However, it will be confirmed in the next match against Slovakia. I believe we will be well prepared. It will be the third match in seven days, the program is inflated and the transfers are exhaustive. However, our coach is an excellent strategist and knows how to choose the right players and hit to the assembly, “ said the left defender of the Russian team Fyodor Kudryashov.

The match between Slovakia and Russia (PP RTVS) with an initial kick of 20.45 CEST will be led by referees from Spain, as the main Carlos del Cerro Grande, who will be assisted by Juan Carlos Yuste and Diego Barbero.

The next meeting will be played by the Slovaks on June 6 in Vienna against Austria, it will be a general at EURO 2020. In the final tournament, the Slovak team will meet in the basic group with Poland, Sweden and Spain.

Qualification for World Cup 2022 continues with further matches until the autumn. On the first of September, Slovaks should start in Slovenia, on the fourth they will welcome Croatia and on September 7, Cyprus will be at home again.

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