Štefan Tarkovič admitted that he was surprised by the statement of Ján Kováčik Šport.sk – ŠPORT.sk

After the October double match in Russia (0: 1) and on the ground Croatia (2: 2) it was definitely sealed that we would not see Slovakia at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. In addition, it is not clear what position the “falcons” will end up in the qualifying H-group. Two meetings before the end is not excluded, even if only in theory, that Slovakia will not end the very last.

Ján Kováčik’s statement surprised him

Therefore, the highest man of Slovak football after returning from Croatia did not hide his disappointment from the achieved qualification result of our national selection.

“We didn’t get points and since football is not figure skating and the result is played, on the one hand it’s positive, but on the other it’s a big disappointment,” Kováčik said in October, “In this group, we had to finish at least in 2nd place. So I consider it a failure. “

Štefan Tarkovič admitted over time that he was surprised by the statement of the President of the SFZ, and as far as his future in representation is concerned, he leaves it to the decision of the Executive Committee.

“It simply came to our notice then. I will present them with an evaluation report and it will be up to them how they decide. As for what he said to the media: I am not saying that I was not surprised, but he said what I am saying. The goal was to advance to the World Cup and I, as a coach, am responsible for the results. The qualification will be analyzed and further steps will be taken, “Tarkovič said in an interview with Diary N.

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Štefan Tarkovič at the press conference

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According to Tarkovič, the media are abusing their power

The native of Prešov also commented on the increased criticism of his person, which culminated especially after the EURO 2020 championship.

“Pressure is part of my profession. If I couldn’t handle it, I probably wouldn’t. Of course, the negative pressure is not optimal. I’m sorry that the media sometimes abuses its power. “ he thinks.

I don’t work with player agents, and maybe that’s why I’m especially unpopular with some journalists.

Stefan Tarkovic

coach of the Slovak national football team

“You know, dismissing a coach after six matches, when there was no room for me to seal the team, is not entirely appropriate. However, we live in such a time, I am a media-famous personality and since the results were not optimal, the reaction was as it was. I have no problem with constructive criticism, I make mistakes like everyone else, ”says Tarkovič.

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Croatia – Slovakia: Lukáš Haraslín and Ladislav Almási are looking forward to a 1: 2 goal

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Slovakia can play even better

However, he does not overestimate the improvement of the game after the European Championship 2020, as Slovakia failed to obtain the necessary points that would keep it in the fight for Qatar until the final qualifying round.

“Senior football is about results, the goal was to advance to the World Cup. And that, that we have played nicely without points in the last five matches is not entirely positive, “ notes.

“I am very pleased with the progress, because building a team is difficult at the national level. Italian coach Roberto Mancini said after winning the European championship title that 3.5 years of work in the team has finally manifested itself, and it has very high quality players. However, I am very pleased with the comparison of our team a year ago and now – there is a lot of progress and we can play even better, “ declared.

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WC 2022 Qualification: Slovakia – Cyprus: coach of the Slovak national football team Stefan Tarkovic

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In case of further trust, he already has some ideas

Štefan Tarkovič’s contract for representation ends after the current qualification, after which the SFZ Executive Committee will decide how to proceed. Whether with or without a current coach. In the event that he finally gains more trust, Tarkovich already has some idea of ​​how to proceed.

“It simply came to our notice then. The coach who will be with the team will experience what we were not given. Next year will finally be able to be taken as a space for thorough team building – in March there is space for a training camp with preparatory matches. In the summer and September, the League of Nations is played, where it is necessary to advance to the B-category. October is free and in November there is again space for a training camp and preparatory matches, “he told Denník N.

He swept away all the cobwebs. In the 4th Slovak league, the goal was scored as from the Champions League: