That Hübschman et al. it was clear that Látal would lead long before the start of the preparations for the new season, but the club had to wait for the official introduction until the 53-year-old former representative in Poland’s contract expired at the end of June.
“It’s a challenge for me. I am looking forward to a year and a half in Poland. Mr. Pelta and I have known each other for a long time and when he approached me, I didn’t hesitate, the decision was quick,” admitted the 1997 UEFA Cup winner.
At Střelnica, he replaces coach David Horejš, whose disgruntled club owner Miroslav Pelta prematurely recalled the second day after finishing the group for rescue. “I would like to take Jablonec higher, where it belongs. I remember the times when the Europa League was played here. I was in Trnava and we also got into the basic group. It will be a lot about honest work. Of course, with us coaches, everything depends on the results,” added Látal, whose assistant will be Tomáš Čížek and, after the end of his playing career, Jan Krob. Látal last led Olomouc in the Czech league. In the league, he coached 83 games with a record of 23 wins, 30 draws and the same number of losses.
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Serbian stopper Nemanja Tekijaški becomes a new Jablonec player ????⚽️???? The experienced central defender last worked in Bruk-Bet Termalica. Welcome to Jablonec and good luck! #vprvnilinii pic.twitter.com/1ezL2jB5eB
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Attacker Krulich transferred to Jablonec from FC Turin, where he went two years ago from Sparta. “I’m returning home to the Czech Republic and I’m looking forward to a peek into boys’ football. That’s the most important thing for me,” says the 18-year-old youth representative. “I’d like to help the team as much as possible. Either directly on the field or however I can. But I have to fight for a place in Jablonec with all humility,” he added.
The 26-year-old stopper Tekijaški comes from Látal’s previous club Termalica. “I’m looking forward to the Czech league, it will be the highest competition again. Now I was playing in the second league in Poland after relegation. I’m looking forward to the start of the league,” says the native of Pančevo.
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Colombian stopper Haiderson Hurtado transfers to Jablonec from MFK Skalica ????⚽️???? In the north of Bohemia, the tall power stopper has signed a multi-year contract. Welcome and good luck! #vprvnilinii pic.twitter.com/qufNV6cXm9
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And Colombian defender Hurtado, a year older, last worked in Slovakia at MFK Skalice. “The Czech League is a better competition and I’m happy to be here. Jablonec has a good team, there is a nice stadium and overall there is a pleasant atmosphere. If we do well in the league, we can fight for European cups,” believes the South American. The trio signed a multi-year contract with the club.
