Czech captain Sauček told a pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League group stage opener against Portugal that his team will start from 0-0 and go all out for a win. He emphasized that the Czechs want to take the initiative and not be seen as outsiders, noting that every point is crucial in this group.
Sauček mentioned that the team has a good atmosphere during the preparation and the players are looking forward to the upcoming important match. He thanked the Czech fans for their support and said he hopes to give them a better feeling after the match.
Talking about the opponent Portugal, Sauček said that he is well aware of the strength of the Portuguese team and that they are one of the favorites not only in the group but also in the whole tournament. He emphasized that the match will be very tough, but the Czechs will keep their determination from the first to the last minute and cherish every second.
Regarding Portugal's central player Cairo, Sauček confessed that the team knows that if they give Cairo a chance, he will score, so the Czechs can't give him any space. However, he also pointed out that Portugal has not only Crow, but also 25 other players from the strongest teams in Europe, and the Czechs need to take full precautions.
