June 27th, Beijing time, with the third round of the UEFA Europa League group stage match between the Czech Republic and Turkey about to kick off, Czech team captain Sauček gave a morale-boosting speech in the locker room before the match. He described the match as "the last piece of the puzzle before the tournament", aiming to motivate the whole team to meet the upcoming challenges with high morale.
Sauchek emphasized that the speeches he gives before each game focus on the game itself and its importance, and are designed to give the team clarity of purpose and unity of purpose. Teammate Provod described Sauchek as "the heart of the team", to which Sauchek humbly said that while it was nice to hear such a comment, he felt he had to continue to prove that title in every game.
He explained that he must constantly show his value as the centerpiece of the team, whether it is in the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of the game, or even throughout the entire 90 minutes of the game. Sauchek promises to do his best to contribute to the team and help his teammates to ensure that the whole team is able to function in a coordinated manner and face the challenges together.
In addition, Sauček talked about the profound significance of wearing the Czech team's jersey. He mentioned that the whole country is behind them, and every time the national anthem is sung on the pitch, the unity and strength of the country is deeply felt. Since his first appearance for the national team, this sense of honor to represent his country has been inspiring. And as captain, leading the team forward brings him an unparalleled feeling.
