Head coach of Czech side Viktoria Miroslav Koubek told what he expects from his team's first match against Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih in the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League to be held today in Kosice.
"We have a lot of injured players. But despite this, we have won two matches in the first three matches of the Czech championship and are moving on.
As for our opponent, Kryvbas is a good team, well equipped technically. But we have also strengthened recently. Both teams will face a tough match. Let's see what the game will be like in the end.
I would like to recognize the courage and strength of Kryvbas. Vernydub worked in Moldova, and after the war started, he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces. I have great respect for him. He is a real man and a brave person. Yes, we take into account this factor, that Kryvbas is very motivated.
Of course, we know every player of Kryvbas because we analyze them and prepare them. But I don't want to single anyone out," Cowbeck said.