“It must be said that as a youth representative he surpassed the player, he was one of the greatest talents in our country,” recalls the 44-year-old coach that Penner was considered a great hope for Czech football.
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The 20-year-old is the son of former league defender Miloslav Penner, who died suddenly two years ago. Nicolas grew up in Dynamo’s youth before moving to Sparta as a teenager, where he was subsequently sought by foreign candidates. Juventus was also among them, where young Penner was also heading.
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“I think it was the right choice, he went through some development there, he succeeded,” surprises Horejš, who thus denies the often tedious criticism of the early departure of young players abroad.
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In the Italian big club, Penner even trained with A-team players led by Cristian Ronald, but then his career began to limit injuries. “He had health problems, he got out of them for two and a half years, he couldn’t do what he liked best. I’ve known him since I was a kid, he took it very hard, “says Horejš.
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Under his leadership, the blonde midfielder also made his league debut. He intervened in a total of five matches, in which he collected 122 minutes. “It simply came to our notice then. He managed to revive the game in all matches, “praises the coach.
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“She’s doing great in movement, she can use a balloon. I think it fits into modern football. It is important that he stays on this path, “Horejš continues in the program Přímák on Sport.cz.
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You can find out more about his collaboration with Nicolas Penner in the video.
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