On June 27th, in the third round of Group E matches at the European Championship, Slovakia faced Romania. Ahead of the match, Slovakia’s manager, Kálczyna, attended a press conference.
About Romania:
Kálczyna: Romanian players have exceptional physical attributes; this is a very strong team. For us, it will be a tough game. But we have our own playing style, and I don’t like to change that.
On the possibility of advancing to the knockout stage:
Kálczyna: Reaching the Round of 16 would be the best outcome, and we deserve our place there. We’ve played well and had a strong showing in the qualifiers.
About injuries:
Kálczyna: Some players have had fitness issues, and at times, they train separately. But I hope that for this match, everyone will be available. I believe in my team and my players; they will deliver a great performance.
About the match:
Kálczyna: I know we’re up against a very strong side. We’ll give our all to do our job. The pressure is higher than usual, but it’s the European Championship. Everyone is aware that this game presents an opportunity for us to progress. It’s a mental challenge. We want to fight for a spot in the next round.