On June 22, in the second round of Group F matches at the European Championship, Georgia will face the Czech Republic. Ahead of the game, Czech coach Hasek attended a press conference.
About Czech line-up
Hasek: I never reveal my starting eleven, but I might make more than one change.
About Saneur
Hasek: When I was coaching in Saint-Etienne, I wanted to sign him, but it didn’t happen. He has learned French and German football philosophies. Still, he is the right man for the job. He understands football very well.
About Georgia’s possible tactics
Hasek: I don’t think Georgia will open up and play an attacking game. They have 3-4 dangerous players upfront, so they don’t need to take risks by playing overly offensive.
About Soucek
Hasek: Soucek trained fully today and has no issues, so he will play tomorrow. He’s the team captain and represented the squad at the town hall yesterday. It’s great to have such a top player in the dressing room.
About the Georgian team
Hasek: For us, Georgia’s counterattacks are the biggest threat. They have pace and technically gifted players, so we need to be cautious and prevent them from finding gaps. Their defense is solid too, making it difficult to play against them. We analyzed their first match carefully – they were even until the dying minutes. They showed their danger in attack and only conceded in stoppage time. They’ve demonstrated their quality, both individually and as a team.
About Kvaratskhelia
Hasek: Georgia isn’t just about Kvaratskhelia. Look at Mikhatjania’s stats – 11 goals in the last 11 games. Many French clubs want him. We must deny them space. And they’re not just about these two players; they have other top-class talents as well.
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