Josef Jindřišek, assistant coach to Slavia Prague, anticipates a tough match against Bodö / Glimt in the Champions League, but remains optimistic about his team’s chances of victory. He highlighted the Norwegian team’s experience, including their recent European League career and their ability to score goals against leading teams. Jindřišek compares Bodö / Glimt’s style of play with that of Ajax Amsterdam, highlighting their speed, intensity and ability to combine the game. It also highlights the longevity of coach Kjetil Knutsen and the clearly defined game philosophy of the club, which recall the style of Bohemka Prague 1905, the former Jindřišek team.
The game is an important moment for Slavia Prague, who is participating in the main phase of the Champions League for the third time, and the first since 2019. The team, leading the Czech league, tackles this competition with renewed confidence, despite some absences due to injuries and disciplinary sanctions. Coach Trpišovský insists on the importance of winning this match at home and on the need not to underestimate the opponent. He also stressed the team’s enthusiasm and the expectations of the supporters, despite the restrictions imposed on the supporters’ sections.
Jindřišek, former player of Bohemka Prague 1905, sees in Bodö / Glimt a club that shares similar values with his former team, especially in terms of education and development of young players. He appreciates the determination of the Norwegian club and their willingness to fight for each match. He sees the match as a unique opportunity for Slavia Prague to get a place in European football and make fans vibrate. The victory would be a triumph not only for the team, but also for the entire Czech sports community.