Midfielder Michal Sadilek was involved in a bicycle accident on Saturday in the Czech Republic and will miss Euro 2024, in which the Czechs make their debut against Portugal, the country’s federation announced this Sunday.
According to a Czech federation press officer, Sadilek “fell off his bike and suffered a cut on his leg,” meaning he will not compete in the competition, which starts Friday and runs until July 14 in Germany.
Coach Ivan Hasek considered it a “significant” loss for the Czech Republic given the experience of the 25-year-old Twente midfielder, who started Friday’s 7-1 defeat to Malta in preparation. a game.
Hasek also said he would consider whether to call up a player to fill Sadilek’s absence.
The Czech Republic will be Portugal’s first opponents in Group F at Euro 2024 at a meeting scheduled for June 18 in Leipzig. Türkiye and Georgia are the other two teams that make up the “pool”.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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