Mariusz Jop before #WISPOL: I am definitely expecting a fierce match

This Saturday, we're in for another thrilling performance from Wisła Kraków! Ahead of the 16th round of the Betclic 1 League match between Wisła Kraków and Polonia Warszawa, Mariusz Jop met with journalists at a press conference.

What will be the recipe for winning the match against Polonia? "I'll say it as usual, we're not going to change much, when it comes to our organization of the game in every phase. Of course, almost In every match there are situations where we are in average defense or in defense low for a certain period of time. This is also an important moment for us, because from this phase you can go into a quick attack and this is also something that is important for us and what we used before. Of course, we don't know how long we'll be in which phase of the game and in which part of the pitch most often as a group. we can expect that it will be a match in which we will have more in positional attack than in medium or low defense," said coach Jop.

How can you help Frederico Duarte come back to good disposition? "I think there are two important things. The first is to give direction in training and pay attention to certain elements, and the second is to give him support, because we know that Duarte helped the team many times, scored important goals goals, gave important assists, worked well defensively and of course now he has a bit of a weaker moment. It must also be said that he was a bit unlucky with this one. situation, because hitting the post, I perceive it in that category. Not even it's about precision, and whether the ball flies 15 centimeters to one side or the other, it's however, there is an element of happiness and it is clearly lacking a bit. However, what What I like about him is that he works very hard in training. You can see that He wants to break this and he is a player we still count on and believe in. him.” – the coach expressed support for the player.

Raoul Giger takes a lot of shots in Głogów. "Yes, he was in such a place throughout the entire game that he had the opportunity taking a shot from outside the box, but his main strengths are his play defensive. He is a player who is very good in duels, a player fast, a footballer who is a bit of an old-fashioned defender in the context aggressiveness, attacking, tenacity. He is definitely a footballer who In this respect, he gives us a lot when it comes to his individual actions." – he said White Star trainer.

Polonia Warsaw – what are its characteristics? team? "Polonia is a team that, in terms of potential, is a better team than last season and certainly the results and number of points, in in my opinion, it doesn't reflect the potential this team has. They had a lot their problems, they had a lot of injuries in the team, but it is clear that it is the team that is going up has won the last two games and as we often happens, we're going to face a team that has a good team now period. The team is definitely dangerous when it comes to set pieces. They have a high group of players and they do it quite well, they are effective, they are high. What interestingly, they perform better away than at home. This is also proves that they can defend, they can be dangerous in a fast attack and They can pose a threat through set pieces. I definitely expect a fierce game. meetings and a difficult match tomorrow." – he described.

Polonia will be a tough opponent. "We are preparing the same way for every match. It doesn't matter to us whether he arrives Polonia, or is another team coming? The process is still the same, the attitude is the same, no matter how many points we have and how many points he has Polonia.” – summed up coach Jop.

Is Wisła preparing tactical solutions? eliminating the strengths of Polonia's best striker? "Before every match, the players they receive individual information, such censorship of each rival, each player on the opposing team. It's the same now. We know Zjawiński's specifics, how he moves, what he looks for, what he does before attacking the ball in the penalty area. Of course, these features, i.e. aerial duels and good timing of the jump and Heading is definitely his forte. But he's also a fast player, who can use the space behind his back in a quick attack, he can good blocker. He has some interesting traits when it comes to the striker, especially on first-division pitches. He confirmed this in the previous season, and this season as well. He is high in the scorer's table, while we we never do it in such a way that someone will be specially delegated to do it deal with one player of the opposing team. Of course, the specificity of the players they know and what to pay attention to when it comes to covering, especially its penalty area." – he replied.

What will the team's plan be for the break? representative team? "The players will have time to rest, but they will also have It's time to get to work. Next week, on Saturday, we'll play a match against Odra Opole. social event in Myślenice and we will be preparing for the next meeting league in Siedlce." – concluded coach Mariusz Jop.