With the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage approaching, Slovakia's central midfielder Duda shared his team's form and expectations for the upcoming match against Ukraine in a pre-match press conference.
Duda began by expressing the good form of himself and his teammates, "I feel good and I'm sure my teammates are ready as well. Our mentality now is that we want to train less and play more because we are eager to show our strength on the field." He revealed that the team is approaching every game with humility, not overly extravagant but at the same time hungry for victory.
Talking about Slovakia's goals at the Eurocup, Duda confessed that the team is keen to succeed in advancing. "We definitely want to go far," he said, "and our experience three years ago has made us appreciate the opportunity we have now even more. Although the game of soccer can be cruel at times, we will do our best to win whenever we have the chance."
Duda emphasized that the team's victory depends not only on the defense of the backs, but also on the play of the forwards and wingers. "We are one," he explained, "and in the first game, everyone has seen how united and collaborative our team is. Whether it's the guards, the forwards or the wingers, we all work together and fight for the win."
Regarding the upcoming match against Ukraine, Duda said that it will be a tough battle but the team is ready for it. "We will show our fans what we are made of," he promised, "This game is like a mini final for us. We will do everything we can to win the game."
