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When Tomas Trucha arrived at the Dolicek Stadium in Prague for Bohemians’ match against Banik Ostrava, the assistant coach knew that his job was on the line.
Bohemians were on a barren run having picked up five points from a possible 24 in their previous eight league games. Trucha and the club’s manager Roman Pivarnik were aware of the extreme pressure they were under to get a result.
Step forward Patrik Schick.
“Our form was terrible, we were struggling to get points on the table and we were pretty much on the verge of getting sacked,” Trucha tells
The Athletic. “Being in a situation like that was so hard and upsetting at times. But there was one game we needed to win and Patrik scored two goals and we thought, ‘Hallelujah, he has arrived. We’ll still be employed!’”
I cannot wait to get back on the field. Hopefully, this will be as soon as possible.
Today I got my 2d injection . Vaccination done ! Can t wait to get back on the field . Hopefully this will be as soon as possible . pic.twitter.com/qGHqsO315Z Patrick Aussems (@PatrickAussems) April 29, 2021
Most top-tier players have received their first jabs and are expected to get their second one soon. With the infection curve flattening, many are optimistic sporting activities will resume some time next month.
The former Simba SC tactician was appointed Ingwe coach on February 9 to take over from Tomas Trucha, who quit after alleging some officials were interfering with his work.
Honestly, we have a percentage of December salaries yet to be cleared, as well as January salary and of course allowances. But I am sure they will be paid soon, the management is working around the clock to ensure they settle the players dues soon.
A senior player from the club who spoke with a demand of anonymity told
Goal how the situation has been. There have been unkept promises day in, day out from management which demoralizes us. We give our best to ensure the club is at the top, but it hurts when we are not getting what is rightfully ours.
Goal on Friday.
“But as I said earlier you know when a coach is coming, he is coming with a new philosophy, he is coming with his expectations and sometimes it takes time because players take time to understand, so we have a lot to do, especially tactically, because tactically there are some weaknesses.
“But the good thing is that my players are focused and they have skills, technically and physically but I repeat we need to focus tactically because I have my own philosophy and I want the team to play an attractive game in the league.”
Aussems landed at the Den after a successful stint at Tanzania’s Simba SC where he guided them to the Premier League title in 2018/19 and reached the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League.