Solna (from our rapporteur) – They worked, put their performance to the limit, did not disappoint on the field. They bravely resisted the Swedes for one hundred and nine minutes before the blow came, which broke the Czech footballers in the semifinals of the play.
–
“I’m disappointed, the boys in the cabin have their heads down. Although the Swedes have great players, we felt we had penalties. Despite all the problems that have befallen us, I have to commend the boys for their performance, “said national team coach Jaroslav Šilhavý shortly after the hopes were lost that the Czechia could start again at the world championships after sixteen years.
–
Coach Jaroslav Šilhavý after the match in SwedenVideo: FACR
The dream faded. Is the Šilhavý era at the national team over? “It’s fresh now,” the 60-year-old strategist declined to speculate on whether he wanted to continue.
–
The decision will not be on him. He and his entire coaching staff have a contract until July, Šilhavý et al. they should compose and coach the team at least for the June matches in the League of Nations.
–
“I will not decide. I don’t know how it will be. I’m against fur to deal with it now. I’m ready for anything, we have to evaluate everything and my colleagues. Our contracts are coming to an end on July, then we should sit with the management and the executive committee. We’ll see what happens, “Šilhavý said of his position.
–
The chairman of the football association, Petr Fousek, included the coaching staff with maximum confidence before the play-off, he did not want to speculate on what would happen if he did not advance. He firmly believed in success. Now he will analyze, evaluate and have to make a decision with other men who run Czech football.
—
