Coufal, West Ham full-back, Brabec and Kuchta are removed from the team camp after being spotted in a nightclub before the decisive game
A Czech Football Association removed three players from the team before a decisive game against Moldaviaby Euro 2024 qualifiers. Among those punished is the full-back Coufalof West Hamfrom the England, one of the most important within the team. Beyond, Jakub Brabec It is Jan Kuchta were seen in a nightclub 48 hours before the important match.
“Three national team players fundamentally violated internal rules on Saturday night. Jakub Brabec, Vladimír Coufal and Jan Kuchta have left the national team camp with immediate effect by decision of the management.”, stated the federation, in a note shared via social media. The players were photographed in a nightclub in the city of Olomoucwhere the Czech republic faces Moldova this Monday, the 20th. The images spread across the internet.
🚨🇨🇿 #Euro2024: Crucial Czech Republic players, including West Ham star Coufal, were spotted partying in Olomouc on the eve of the crucial decider. Jakub Brabec and Jan Kuchta also involved. All excluded from the imminent confrontation. The tension increases. pic.twitter.com/wz8wEtpRs6
— MondoSportivo Brasil (@mondosportivobr) November 20, 2023
“They were upset, disappointed. They apologized, but that wasn’t enough for what happened. They realized what they had done. They were sorry, but it already happened. They made a mistake and have to face the consequences for it.”stated Jaroslav Silhavycoach of the Czech national team, during a press conference last Sunday, 19. “The resulting situation is unacceptable for national team players. Mainly because it happened before a decisive match. We consulted together on the decision of the coach and directors, it was unanimous and I supported it”condemned Petr Fousek, president of the federation. None of the athletes have commented so far.
The Czech Republic has 12 points and is second in Group E, which has the Albania, already classified, in the lead. Moldova is in fourth place, with 10 points, and could take the Czechs’ place in the competition.
Source: sportbuzz
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