Target? The best is always victory, Šilhavy knows. What did he say about Jankt’s injury?

The Czech Republic will face a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Sunday, they need to win in Belgium. What did head coach Jaroslav Šilhavý say at the press conference?

Jakub Jankto did not travel to Belgium with the team, as he was injured during Friday’s training and thus added to the rich rotation.

“It’s a reality. There are more absentees, but there are other players who have to and want to fight for a chance. We certainly won’t moan that we have lost another player. We will still try and beat our opponents.”

The national team skipper did not want to divulge details of the injury, but according to the available photos, it is believed to be a right leg injury in the ankle region.

“It happened during yesterday. But I am sorry, the agreement is that we will not be specific. We have to respect that, I don’t want to be vague. The club asked us to do it, it’s not related to his substitution on Thursday.”

The home side won’t be at their strongest either, with Kevin de Bruyne, the team’s biggest star, injured, but Roberto Martinez certainly has someone to replace him.

“When you look at their nomination, which has over thirty players, it’s star next to star. Of course De Bruyne is probably the biggest, however, for example Eden Hazard, who will definitely start, is also a top player. Their game is still similar, they have been playing for so long.”

In the opening match, Šilhavy’s charges were looking for a win, but this time the situation is different due to the absence of many of their mainstays. Belgium is the clear favourite, but the Czech Republic must win if it wants to advance from first place.

“We can’t resort to being defensive. The opponent is strong, but we did it in Prague. We were unpleasant and put the opponent in a tight spot. We forced him to spoil at times, the way is activity, focus and team concept. That’s what we presented at the Euros. And a good result? Thebest is always a win,” concluded Šilhavy.

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