After the unsuccessful European Championship, the coach of the Czech U21 national football team counted on criticism and partially accepted it.
However, according to the coach, not everything was bad at the tournament in Slovenia and, for example, some young players showed themselves in a good light. Tailor is convinced that the “Lions” in the next qualifying cycle have someone to build on, and he would like to be there.
“If you get to the final tournament with the national team, where it will not succeed, it is necessary to reckon with the fact that no one will praise you. So the criticism is appropriate,” Krejčí told ČTK and Právo.
“I certainly don’t have a problem with constructive criticism. On the contrary, if it is well evaluated and analyzed, it may make further successes and victories in the future. But I have a problem with some toxicity when the goal is to hurt or offend,” the 52-year-old coach added.
In the introductory phase of the Euro, his charges finished third in the group and did not advance to the playoffs. After a 1: 1 draw with Italy and home Slovenia, they lost to the gold defenders from Spain 0: 2. The Czechs did not score on their own in three matches, the Italians and Slovenes helped them to the point with their own goals.
“In all matches we alternated good passages with worse, it deprived us of the quarterfinals. But even if we beat the Slovenians, we would have to score points with the Spaniards. And when I saw the strength of the opponent, it would be very difficult. But again it would be evaluated differently , “said Krejčí.
As he said earlier, the two most historically successful countries in the European Under-21 Championship, Italy and Spain, are farther away. “The Spaniards could build three eleven and it would not be known at all. We have to look at it objectively from the point of view of the Czech Republic. If we lose some players, especially in the offensive, where we lost Adam Hložek and Honza Matoušek, then it difficult to replace, “pointed out the native of Karviná.
“It is not a criticism of the team, each nominated individual did his best within his strength and current mood. But of course Spain and Italy, as we saw for ourselves, had more pronounced individuals and advanced deservedly,” Krejčí added.
He was pleased with the performances of the young men, led by midfielders Adam Karabec and Pavel Šulc.
“It is positive that we had seven players at the European Championships who can play the next qualification. Some of them played a significant role, such as Karabec or Šulc. There were also (Michal) Fukala, (Tomáš) Ostrák, (Martin) Vitík, ( Michal) Kohút and (Matěj) Kovář, “Krejčí named.
“We have added such staples that dragged the qualification to young and promising players. They are a promise for the future. We see potential in them and we think that they should drag the next qualification cycle,” added the former coach of Pilsen or the national team of the twenties.
He has a valid contract with his implementation team with the Football Association of the Czech Republic until the end of July.
“We said that we would prepare an analysis of the entire twenty-one cycle and then we would probably see how the June elections would turn out. It will be a question of further negotiations,” said Krejčí, who would like to stay on the “Lvíčat” bench.
“Coaching twenty-one is a prestigious position. I’m happy and proud of this job. If there is interest, I would definitely like to continue. Because I think there is something to choose from. When the negative answer comes, you don’t do anything about it and coaching belongs to it, “said Tailor.
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