Miroslav Coubek: "Kryvbas" - a powerful team, Vernydub - a real man

Press Conference of Plzensk Victoria Miroslav Coubek's head coach and midfielder Lukash Kalvakh before the first match of the third qualification round of the Europa League 2024 \ 25 against Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas

Miroslav Coubek:

- Are all players ready for a match?

- Yes, we have a lot of injured players. But contrary to this, we won two Wins in the first three matches of the Czech Championship and move on.

- Yurii Vernydub celebrated some players of Victoria. And who can you allocate in the composition Kryvbas y?

- Of course, we know every player Kryvbas, because we disassemble them and prepare them. But I don't want to allocate someone.

- Will we see the same game as in sparring at a meeting in Spain?

- We also took this game as a basis. But it took a long time Kryvbas changed. We watched the game against Chernomorets and disassembled it.

- In sparring against Kryvbas there were a lot of cards in Spain, the game was rigid. Do you expect the same game?

- Kryvbas - a good team, well technically equipped. But we also increased during this time. Tomorrow, both teams are waiting for a heavy duel. Let's see what the game will be as a result.

- What are the news from the command of the team?

- I hope that the Edlichka will have time to recover from the tomorrow. Valenta has already started strength training. Subsequently, we will see them on the football field. We are also waiting for a return to the game of plows.

- Yurii Vernydub said that Kryvbas he plays for the people of Ukraine, which is going through difficult times through war. They are very motivated. Do you consider this?

- Yes, I want to note courage and strength Kryvbas. Vernydub worked in Moldova, and after the war he joined the Armed Forces. I respect him very much. He is a real man and a brave man. Yes, we take into account this factor that Kryvbas is very motivated.

Lukash Kalva:

- I believe we are well prepared for this match. I hope we can get a good result, namely winning this meeting.

- What do you remember from sparring against Kryvbas in Spain?

it was a sociable meeting. Much has changed since then. It was a hard game. But Kryvbas became stronger since then, and Viktoria. We are well prepared and waiting for this duel.

- What character of the match do you expect tomorrow?

- it will be a tough game. We saw how it plays Kryvbas. This is a powerful team. The third round of the Europa League is a completely different level. Let's do everything to get a positive result for us.

- does you prefer that Kryvbas playing a neutral field?

- I think yes. After all, there will be no large number of their fattys. However, they do not play at home. And for us it is a plus, because Victoria fans will be able to come to the game. From Czech to Slovakia a short distance and it's good.

- Can tomorrow the decisive role of standard provisions for your team?

- Yes, this is a very important thing from play to play. Tomorrow this will be one of the decisive factors. I hope these experiences will help us get the right result.

- you will play the match at home. Is this advantage for your team?

- I think yes. It's good. Our fans will be able to support us.

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