| In the Nations League, Portugal are still hoping for first place in their group and participation in the Final Four part if the tournament. Fernando Santos' team also wants to get in shape for the World Cup. In the last two major events, the Portuguese were eliminated in the round of 16. On Saturday in Prague according to the bookies the guests are at least the favorites. Both teams lost their last Nations League games and are therefore under pressure. In addition, Portugal didn't manage to win in any of their last three visits. A win against Portugal on Saturday could put the Czech squad in a good position. They are currently one point ahead of Switzerland, who have to play against Spain. Regardless of the outcome of the Nations League, coach Silhavy is being held on and he is going into qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. Top performers like Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek or Patrik Schick and Adam Hlozek got off to a bad start in the new season with their clubs. The Czech Republic has been unbeaten in 11 home games. After winning the European Championship title in 2016 and the victory in the Nations League in 2019, the demands and expectations of the national team have also increased in Portugal. If you look at the team squad there are players like Pereira, Mendes, Vitinha from PSG, Dias, Cancelo, Silva all in Man. City, Dalot, Fernandes, Ronaldo in Man. United and Diogo Jota from Liverpool it is normal to expect wins from Fernando Santos' men. |
