Slavia Prague’s coach, Jindřich Trpišovský, expressed his desire to face Liverpool and their beloved coach Jürgen Klopp in the spring knockout phase. Slavia has previously finished in second place in group stages three times, but this is the first time they have reached the top spot. Trpišovský stated that this achievement is a significant milestone for the team. He also mentioned the challenges of facing big teams from major leagues in European competitions and emphasized the importance of even qualifying for the knockout stage. Slavia’s victory over Servette Geneva secured their place in the round of 16. Trpišovský highlighted the financial and sporting benefits of this achievement, as well as the opportunity to improve their club and national coefficient. He praised the team’s performance and energy, stating that this year’s Slavia is different from the previous season. The coach also mentioned the team’s improved defense and their ability to score goals. Looking ahead to the knockout phase, Trpišovský expressed his dream of facing Liverpool at Anfield Road and visiting other prestigious stadiums with Slavia Prague. He acknowledged that opportunities to face big clubs are rare and that it would be a special experience for him and the entire club. Trpišovský previously faced Liverpool with Liberec and has fond memories of that encounter. He concluded by saying that such experiences are significant and memorable for the entire team.
