The Czechs need to score as many goals as possible against Belarus to finish second. Šilhavý: We feel respect for the opponent

The game against Wales didn’t suggest much about second place so far. The draw decided nothing, the place in the barrage will be decided in the last rounds. And the Czechs know what they have to do: Win and score as many goals as possible.

Although the Czech national team is almost certain of a place in the barrier thanks to winning their group in the Nations League, qualification would be more valuable. In fact, the Czechs would probably be seeded in the barrage, and they would be playing the semi-final match on home soil.

If the Czechs beat Wales, it would be very promising. But a draw doesn’t reveal much, both teams have the same points, but Wales have one game less. But the last one is with the toughest opponent, Belgium. The current situation in the table is as follows:

The criterion for a better position with the same number of points is the score, not the mutual match. This plays into the hands of Jaroslav Šilhavy’s charges, as they have a worse match with Wales (0::1, 2::2).

The Czechs must score as many goals as possible against Belarus on Monday night and Estonia in November. And, of course, they have to do both games without hesitation.

“We are aware of our position in the table and the match that awaits us. To keep our hopes for second place we have to win. It is possible that the score will count at the end, but we feel respect for the opponent,” said Jaroslav Šilhavý at the press conference.

It is very likely that they will build a very offensive line-up. There is a possibility of moving Adam Hložek to the sub to Patrik Schick, as Antonín Barák will be behind the yellow cards. Matěj Vydra or Jan Kuchta may also get a bigger part.

Source:: Livesport, Czech national football team