Slavia Prague Gears Up for Spring Season with Challenging Fixtures
Slavia Prague is set to kick off the spring portion of thier season with a crucial UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK in Thessaloniki on January 25th. Before this highly anticipated encounter, the team will undergo a rigorous readiness schedule.
Following the holiday break, Slavia will reconvene for training on January 5th at their home ground, Eden. The squad will then depart for a two-week training camp in Marbella, Spain, from January 7th to 21st.
The camp will feature three preparatory matches, providing valuable opportunities to fine-tune tactics and build team cohesion. On January 15th, Slavia will face off against Raków częstochowa, a familiar opponent from a pre-season kind in August 2023. The Polish champions, who secured the title in the 2022/23 season, will be eager for revenge after Slavia’s 2-1 victory in their previous encounter, thanks to goals from Mick van Buren.
The final test in Marbella will come on January 19th against Philadelphia Union, a prominent team from major League Soccer. This match promises to be an exciting challenge for Jindřich Trpišovský’s men.
Fans can look forward to possibly watching all three preparatory matches live. Slavia is currently working with organizers to secure free broadcasts on their YouTube channel, Slavia TV. Updates will be shared through the club’s social media platforms and mobile request.Following the Marbella camp, slavia will travel to Thessaloniki on January 21st, eager to face PAOK in a match that holds significant importance for their Europa League campaign.
“This will be a fully new experience for us, and the preparation will be unique because of that,” remarked Tomáš Holeš. “We are excited about the challenge and looking forward to it. Everything needs to be perfectly aligned for our first game in Thessaloniki in January.It’s a match we absolutely must win.”
The Europa League journey continues a week later, with Slavia hosting Malmö FF at Eden on January 30th for their final group stage fixture. The spring season in the Czech Fortuna Liga will commence on February 2nd, with Slavia welcoming Mladá Boleslav to the Fortuna Arena for a 6:30 PM kickoff.
Slavia Prague’s Spring Season Countdown: A Chat with legendary Striker Milan Baroš
As Slavia Prague gears up for a crucial spring season, we’re thrilled to welcome former Czech Republic international and Slavia legend Milan Baroš for an exclusive interview.
Milan,welcome! Slavia has a packed schedule approaching,starting with pre-season training in Marbella before diving into intense Europa League and Czech Fortuna Liga fixtures. How do you rate thier chances this spring?
Milan: Thanks for having me. It’s always exciting to see Slavia Prague in action. The spring season is always crucial, and this year is no different. They have a tough Europa league clash against PAOK followed by a home game against Malmö FF. Thes are must-win games for them if they wont to progress.
That Marbella training camp seems intense! Facing raków Częstochowa and Philadelphia Union will surely put them to the test. Do you see the benefit of these kinds of fixtures before competitive games?
Milan: Absolutely. playing against top teams from different leagues is invaluable. Raków are Polish champions and will be looking for revenge after that August defeat. philadelphia Union is a strong MLS side, so those matches will challenge Slavia tactically and physically. it’s the perfect planning for the challenges that lie ahead.
Tomáš Holeš mentioned it’ll be a ”fully new experience” facing PAOK in Thessaloniki. How important is it for Slavia to adapt quickly to unfamiliar environments?
Milan: In European competition, adapting quickly is vital. The atmosphere in Thessaloniki will be intense, and PAOK will have passionate home support. Slavia needs to be mentally ready for that pressure and play their own game.
Milan, what’s your message to Slavia fans as they embark on this crucial chapter?
Milan: I urge all Slavia fans to get behind the team.They need your passion and support. This is a talented squad with a real chance of achieving something special. Let’s make this spring season memorable!
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