The situation is due to crazy times. Šilhavý, like the rest of the original selection, had to go into isolation after Friday’s 3: 1 victory in Slovakia due to two positive tests for covid-19 with members of the implementation team. Instead, the team was led by the national team coach David Holoubek against the Scots in Olomouc.
A bizarre situation occurred in the cabin after the 3: 1 victory in Bratislava. With very mixed feelings, Šilhavý had to tell the players that after discussions with hygiene, the meeting was dissolved.
From left, Alex Král and coach Jaroslav Šilhavý rejoice after the winning match in Slovakia.
Václav Šálek, ČTK
“In the booth, we thanked the players for their performance and result, but I also told them we were done. I saw disappointment in them. But there was nothing we could do and they had to obey the decision. When the players had negative control tests on Monday, some still wanted to go to Olomouc. Of course, this was not possible due to the quarantine regulation, but I still appreciate such reactions very much, “says Jaroslav Šilhavý in an interview for the FACR.
They have fulfilled everything the document requires
The first positive case for coronavirus appeared after Tuesday’s tests in Prague. The coach is convinced that the national team did their best to protect the team.
“The team has passed more tests than required by the UEFA protocol. We have fulfilled everything that the document requires and we have not broken anything. I saw with my own eyes how much effort the people around the manager Libor Sionek put into it to comply with all the rules, “emphasizes Šilhavý.
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The coach of the Czech national team, Jaroslav Šilhavý, gives an interview at a deserted stadium in Bratislava.
Václav Šálek, ČTK
“Each member of the team had to have a negative test before the start of the meeting, but we still had one positive on Tuesday. According to experts, we would not prevent it even if we tested the day before, because on Monday the test would simply not be positive yet. You can reduce the risk, but not completely eliminate it, “adds the coach.
At the same time, he announces that competent people around the national team and football associations will now, of course, talk about whether the measures cannot be tightened yet.
The French and Belgians did not have to quarantine
“We will do what we can. On the other hand, we are not the only national team that had problems in this direction, but unfortunately only we ended up like this, “points out Šilhavý that, for example, France and Belgium had a positively tested player between matches, but the teams did not have to be quarantined.
In addition, star players Tomáš Souček and Patrik Schick did not go to Slovakia either. “Despite the negative tests, they took them from us for preventive reasons, which I did not expect. UEFA promotes a different approach in such situations, but we must also follow the hygienic authorities, “says Šilhavý.
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Jarolsav Tvrdík, the head of Slavia, strongly supported the national team and the association due to coronavirus. He also threatened to pull all the stitchers. The national team coach hopes that there will be no war with the clubs.
“I understand that clubs are worried about their players because they have important matches in the league or European cups. No one can blame them. But at the same time, I would like to emphasize that we have always communicated with them. Me with the coaches, manager Libor Sionko with the members of the management. Likewise before the last meeting. We have always been open to communication. I definitely don’t want to fight anyone. National teams can also benefit from the success of individual clubs in European cups, and on the contrary, clubs can also benefit from the success of national teams, “emphasizes Šilhavý.
Building a team can be very difficult
He has legitimate concerns about what will happen next as a result of the pandemic. After all, the October meeting is even more logistically demanding. First a friendly match in Cyprus. Then two more League of Nations matches. First in Israel, where in some cities the curfew came into force on Tuesday … And finally in Scotland.
“When I see everything around me, I’m afraid that UEFA or FIFA will not yet expand the possibility for clubs not to let players go to national team events. A ban is already possible under certain circumstances. Then building a team would be very difficult. But maybe it won’t happen. And if so, and now I’m just joking bitterly, we can improvise, as we’ve seen now, “Šilhavý refers to the brave performance of the reserve team against Scotland in Olomouc.
Congratulations, they fought like lions
After two rounds, the Czechs lose only a point in the group to the leading Scots.
“The boys are ready to fight, we still want to play for first place. I believe we will show it at the next meeting. The strength of the team is great, “assures the coach in turbulent times.
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He pays great respect to the pigeons.
“The nominations were created after mutual communication with David Holoubek, but in terms of coaching and tactics, they were already fully under his direction. Only after the match did I write to him to congratulate everyone that they were fighting like lions. There was no point, but they did not embarrass, “Šilhavý acknowledges.
“The match was a chance for the boys to show up in the national team. We have been monitoring some of them for a long time. Now they just confirmed why we have them among the adepts. We have to reckon with some of them, “he adds.
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