Martin Mikulič’s direct speech: Slovan will take a decisive step – ŠPORT.sk

In better form is currently Slovan, who in the spring first defeated Senica 5: 0 and then won on the field Pohronia 4: 3, although after the first half lost 0: 3. He increased his lead by another four points, as Spartak only drew at home with Dunajská Streda (1: 1) and Trenčín (0: 0). However, even two victories do not mean that everything is optimal in the white camp.

In the first match, the reigning champion played fantastically, the team showed emotion and great hunger for success. However, in the next fight in Žiar nad Hronom, the players were not willing to work and their performance against Senica was immediately forgotten. Playing 0: 3 on the last team’s lawn is inaccessible and the Slavs have to prove to their coach and fans that they do not lack the desire.

I understand why their coach Vladimir Weiss st. angry. His words to some players were apt. They have excellent conditions and it is logical that they are required to perform adequately. I like it less when the coach combines team criticism with ultimatums in the style of “Either I or them.”

I think that problems should be addressed more internally than in public. In any case, I expect the players to take his words to heart and show a different approach against Trnava. Let the whites show at least as much emotion in the derby as in the duo with Senica. We want to see such a master! A master who plays with enthusiasm and does not hide his hunger even after the fourth or fifth goal scored.

If Slovan shows enthusiasm, Trnava will be extremely challenging. However, this does not mean that Spartak has no chance. Guests can succeed if they show fighting spirit and at the same time none of the players perform below average. When Spartak presents itself with the collective concept of the game based on quality in each individual, the home team will have a challenging time.

However, Trnava must be more dangerous compared to previous matches. The team of coach Michal Gašparík Jr. they scored only one goal in the spring, which is related to the departure of Cabral and also because their best striker Ristovski is injured. Feeling a failure in his performances. It was also seen against Trenčín, when he did not take two clear chances. If he were in shape, he would transform at least one. The five-meter header should end in the goal…

I expect it to be about a controlled offensive from both sides. Vladimír Weiss and Michal Gašparík do not prescribe naive tactics to their team. Trnava will focus more on the defense and attacks of fast-footed players like Iván or Yusuf, from whom Ristovski could benefit.

Spartak’s tactics will, in my opinion, be based on a quick transition to attack and Slovan will want to be stronger on the ball and hit the centers from the sides. Trnava has a strong center, as Škrtel and Koš could already take on the tracker positions, in the middle of the field Savvidis and Grič represent the stability. There is a red-black power and they know it well in Slovan, so they will try to hit the edges of the field.

I may not please many fans, but I expect that Slovan will use his quality and current form, he will finally conquer Trnava after a tough fight and a close result. The Belas will increase their lead at the top of the league to eleven points and take a decisive step towards the fourth title in a row.

The author is a former league striker and today a coach, university teacher and television analyst.