The lion cubs will face the European vice-champions from Portugal! Such a match will bring us another great experience, said Suchopárek

Coach Jan Suchopárek’s charges have a big challenge ahead of them. In the evening they will challenge the selection of Portugal, which is the vice-champion of Europe. What did the Czech coach say before the match?

After the successful barrage against Iceland, it is certain that the Lions will be part of the European Championship, which will be held in Georgia and Romania in the summer. Now they have the chance to play two friendlies and especially the first opponent is no surprise.

The Czechs will face a strong Portugal, the reigning European vice-champions, at 20:15. This will be followed by a home game against Norway on Tuesday.

But back to the Portuguese, who have won nine games in qualifying and have only lost two points at home to Iceland. They will be among the favourites for the summer tournament.

“Portugal clearly belong in the top category of European teams, just like England, who we met in qualifying. In terms of quality, they are comparable teams. So a match like this will give us all the extra big experience we need.

We are very excited, we have found a nice environment here and we are well prepared. I am very satisfied with the attitude of the players and their quality in the preparation so far,” said coach Jan Suchopárek at the press conference.

He didn’t have an easy nomination, as he dropped several mainstays from the leading league teams. However, other players will get a chance and can claim their chance.

“The mood in the team here is very good, just like the previous training sessions. I firmly believe that the new players will show their undeniable quality and fight for a place in the team that will go to the European Championships next year,” he added.

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