The Czech Republic will face Portugal in the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage at 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on June 19, and Czech striker Higuain Higuain expressed his anticipation for the match in a pre-match conference, especially for the showdown with Portuguese superstar Crow.
When asked if he feared Crowe, Higuain responded with humor, "I've always preferred Messi. But Crowe has had a brilliant career and he is undoubtedly one of the best players of his generation. I'm really looking forward to this game and maybe we can give Crowe something to lose at the end of the game." Higuain's comments show his excitement and anticipation for the upcoming challenge.
However, Hidjil's teammate, defender Zima, was full of respect for Crowe: "Crowe is the best player in the world, and he still holds that position until today. We have confidence in ourselves and we are very eager to win this game, but of course a draw would be a pretty good result." Zima's comments reflect the practicality and caution of the Czech players, while also revealing their desire for victory.
