Title: Czech Football Association to Discuss Coach’s Future Following Defeat in Albania
Subtitle: National team’s poor performance prompts calls for change
Date: [Insert Date]
The chairman of the Czech Football Association, Petr Fousek, has called for an emergency meeting of the executive committee following the team’s humiliating defeat in Albania on Thursday (0:3). The twelve elected members will decide whether coach Jaroslav Šilhavý will continue to lead the national team in the remaining qualification matches.
In November, the team is scheduled to play in Poland on a national holiday and three days later in Olomouc against Moldova. However, no changes will be made for the upcoming Sunday match against the Faroe Islands in Plzen.
If the executive committee agrees by majority vote to dismiss Šilhavý, his successor will have only four days to work with the players before the match in Warsaw.
Former national team players were asked for their opinions on whether Šilhavý should step down and who could potentially replace him.
Marek Jankulovski, a former player, commented, “It’s easy to criticize from the outside. We must realize that we are an average national team. We don’t have ten or fifteen additional players. I’ve seen comparisons between the current team and the one from 2004, but that’s completely off. Yes, we have some players in foreign leagues, but some of them don’t play or play very little.”
He continued, “Everyone thinks we should beat Albania, but they have a team composed of players from the Italian league, which is on the rise. And we are playing with players from Sparta and Slavia, which, with all due respect to the Czech league, is a difference.”
Jankulovski also highlighted the difference in support, saying, “We can’t even fill a smaller stadium for national team matches, unlike in Tirana. The atmosphere there was full for every qualification match. I saw the match against Poland, and the fans pushed them to victory. The same happened against us.”
When asked about a potential replacement for Šilhavý, Jankulovski suggested Jindra Trpišovský, but added, “I wouldn’t interfere right now.”
Milan Fukal, another former player, expressed his opinion, saying, “If Šilhavý received the trust of the chairman and the executive committee, he should finish the qualification. I wouldn’t change the coach for the last two matches; that’s my opinion.”
He added, “The position of the national team coach is specific. It should be for a longer period, like the qualification. What will a new coach change when the players gather a few days before the match? And those players will be the same as those in Albania.”
Fukal also questioned the need for a change in tactics, stating, “In the first half, we played with three defenders, and after the break, the formation was changed. So, are we going to come up with a third formation?”
Regarding a potential replacement, Fukal said, “I don’t see a suitable candidate at the moment. I think the idea of Trpišovský coaching both the national team and Slavia at the same time is not good.”
Václav Němeček, another former player, emphasized the importance of winning the upcoming match against the Faroe Islands, stating, “If we can’t beat the Faroe Islands, even without a coach, then we might as well disband the team. Then it will be time for evaluation.”
He added, “I like Jaroslav Šilhavý, but I will repeat once again – if the coach doesn’t succeed in the qualification, he should step down. Last year, we didn’t qualify for the World Cup.”
Němeček acknowledged the need for a suitable replacement, saying, “Firing the coach is one thing, but you also need to have a suitable successor. Honestly, I don’t know who should go there now. But if the association finds someone suitable, then why not? Something needs to be done.”
Former players expressed their criticism and opinions, but they all share the disappointment of every failure and the desire for the team to qualify for the European Championship.Title: Czech Football Association to Hold Emergency Meeting Following Defeat in Albania
Subtitle: Decision on Coach Šilhavý’s Future to be Discussed
Date: October 13, 2023
The chairman of the Czech Football Association, Petr Fousek, has called for an extraordinary meeting of the executive committee following the team’s recent defeat in Albania. The committee will decide whether coach Šilhavý will continue leading the national team in the remaining qualification matches.
The upcoming matches against Poland and Moldova, scheduled for November, will be crucial for the team’s qualification hopes. However, the decision on Šilhavý’s future will be made before these matches. The team will continue under his leadership for the upcoming match against the Faroe Islands in Plzen on Sunday.
If the executive committee decides to dismiss Šilhavý, his successor will have only four days to work with the players before the match against Poland in Warsaw. The search for a suitable replacement is already underway, with former national team players sharing their opinions on the matter.
Marek Jankulovski, a former Czech international, emphasized the challenges faced by the national team. He highlighted the difference in resources and player quality compared to other nations. Jankulovski also mentioned the lack of support from Czech fans, pointing out the difference in attendance between matches in Albania and the Czech Republic. He suggested that a coaching change could bring a fresh impetus but did not propose a specific replacement, except for mentioning Jindra Trpišovský as a potential candidate.
Milan Fukal, another former player, expressed his support for Šilhavý to continue until the end of the qualification campaign. He argued that changing the coach for the last two matches would not bring significant improvements, as the players would remain the same. Fukal also questioned the feasibility of introducing a new tactical system at this stage.
Václav Němeček, a former Czech international, stressed the importance of winning the upcoming match against the Faroe Islands. He stated that if the team fails to secure a victory, it would be time for a thorough evaluation. Němeček acknowledged the need for a potential coaching change but admitted uncertainty regarding suitable candidates.
Karel Poborský, a legendary Czech player, urged for humility and perspective in evaluating the team’s performance. He pointed out the team’s ranking in the FIFA World Rankings and emphasized the unique challenges faced by national team coaches. Poborský highlighted the positive relationship between Šilhavý and the players, suggesting that the coach’s influence goes beyond tactical decisions.
The decision on Šilhavý’s future will be crucial for the Czech national team’s qualification hopes. The emergency meeting of the executive committee will provide an opportunity for thorough deliberation and the
What are the potential consequences of making a coaching change at this stage, according to Milan Fukal, and how does it impact the team’s chances of qualifying for the European Championship
K Jankulovski, a former player, acknowledged the challenges the national team faces and emphasized the need for realistic expectations. He pointed out the difference in resources and opportunities between the Czech team and other countries. Jankulovski suggested that Jindra Trpišovský could be a potential replacement for Šilhavý but advised against interfering in the decision-making process at the moment.
Milan Fukal, another former player, stated that if Šilhavý has the trust of the chairman and the executive committee, he should be allowed to finish the qualification matches. Fukal expressed skepticism about making a coaching change at this stage and questioned the effectiveness of a new coach given the limited time to work with the players.
Václav Němeček emphasized the importance of winning the upcoming match against the Faroe Islands and expressed support for Šilhavý. However, Němeček also acknowledged the need for evaluation if the coach does not succeed in the qualification and highlighted the importance of finding a suitable replacement.
While former players have shared their criticism and opinions, they all share the disappointment of the team’s recent performance and the desire to see the team qualify for the European Championship. The decision on Šilhavý’s future will be made by the executive committee, and it remains to be seen what course of action they will take.
