June 28th 2024.
Slovakia's very own Milan Skriniar is leading his team into the knockout stage of Euro 2024, and he's feeling confident. Despite being ranked 45th in the world, Slovakia has proven themselves to be a formidable opponent, with a stunning victory over Belgium and a draw with Romania to secure their spot in the last 16. But their next match won't be an easy one, as they face tournament favorites England on Sunday evening in Gelsenkirchen.
On paper, England may seem like the obvious choice to win, but Skriniar believes his team has two important advantages that could help them pull off a major upset. Firstly, the pressure is on England, with the media and fans already criticizing their lackluster performance in the group stage. Skriniar believes this external pressure could cause England to crumble under the weight of expectations, giving Slovakia an opportunity to capitalize.
Secondly, Skriniar points out that England's players have struggled to find their chemistry on the pitch, with some of their key players failing to replicate their club form and adjust to new tactics and positions. In contrast, Slovakia relies on teamwork and cohesion, and Skriniar believes this could be the key to defeating England.
Of course, it won't be an easy task. Skriniar knows that his team will have to be on top of their game, especially in the defensive phase. But he also emphasizes the importance of playing their own style of football and not letting England dictate the pace of the match. If they can do that, Skriniar believes they have a real chance of beating England and making history for Slovakia.
In fact, Skriniar boldly claims that a victory over England would be "the best result in Slovakian history." And while Slovakia has never beaten England before, Skriniar and his team are determined to change that on Sunday. With their captain leading the way, Slovakia is ready to give it their all and pull off a massive shock at Euro 2024.
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