Mariusz Jop after #WISPGM: I'm very glad we started with a high "C"

Wisła Kraków triumphs again! The 4th round of the Betclic 1 Liga turned out to be a victory for Mariusz Jop's team thanks to goals from Maciej Kuziemka, Julius Ertlthaler and Wiktor Biedrzycki. The Wisła coach commented on Sunday's meeting.

"Congratulations to the team - we executed the plan and won at home in a difficult match against a team that had previously, and it was no coincidence, scored seven points. First half was very good, in the second there was a bit of unnecessary nervousness. material for analysis and we have elements to improve" – he briefly summarized the match Mariusz Jop.

The result of the match was under control, but we gave it to our opponent a bit of space, which allowed them to catch their breath and score a goal to make it 3-2. At the end of the match It was tense. I don't think we should play when we're leading. exclusively with long passes. Let me remind you that one of the goals against ŁKS was scored after building low from the goal. We have the quality to play like that. Of course, sometimes there are situations where we lose the ball. Then our actions should be more effective when it comes to the transition phase. I don't think we should change our philosophy, our way of playing, because we concede a goal. I think we have but there are more benefits from this than difficult situations.”

A very good start to the season. We have to look back at distant years to find four victories in a row. The team is prepared to fight for the highest goal? "We have to work all the time and we need reinforcements in several positions to increase competition. The season is long. Of course, I'm very happy That we're winning. That was our goal from the beginning, to start the season strong. We remember previous seasons, where those early point losses affected the final result. I'm happy. very much that we started with a high "C", but that is already history. Today's This match and the previous four are history. We have to think about what lies ahead, and we have another difficult match ahead of us, a bit of a trap match, with an opponent who is low in the table and we will definitely be 100% ready for this match without any disregard," he said.

“Of course, it can be improved, but it is mainly about individual actions. We know what our strengths and weaknesses are, for example in terms of height. Let me remind you, that the opposing team had four players who were 190 cm tall. Every set piece game was dangerous. The players, who were definitely shorter, respond for the very tall ones and that is why we chose this method of covering, i.e. one on one. This way you can compensate for the height difference. Sometimes it happens happens, like with the goal at 3-2, where there was probably no chance. James simply didn't was able to win that header," he continued.

Defend the result or continue to attack the opponent's goal. What was your goal for the second half? "We wanted to keep the ball for long periods, we wanted to draw the opponent out. Sometimes we were looking for passes between the lines a bit too quickly, so a little more We definitely needed some patience. We wanted to wait for our chances after to close this match. It won't always be like this that we'll score after four or five goals. I think overall we should be happy with how The team was on the offensive. Of course, there was some dissatisfaction after the second half. It is, but let's appreciate what we have, because I think there is something to be happy about," he replied.

"The defensive structure was the same as before. Angel Rodado, like Julius Ertlthaler and the whole team, is doing a tremendous job in defense. He is captain of this team, he was captain in four matches. He gives good an example when it comes to commitment and dedication to the team," commented Angel Rodado on the role.

Was Kacper Duda's departure due to a minor injury or was it a tactical change? "It was a tactical change. Kacper worked hard, but we needed fresh players." forces – the conditions were difficult, high temperature requires rotation to maintain intensity".

Olivier Sukiennicki appears on the pitch every match, but in a different position. "Until now, in those matches in which he played from the start – let me remind you, he played in Mielec - later he came on in every match and played on the left wing, which is the position number 11 in our build, often as item number 10. Nothing has changed," he said.

Another performance Julius Ertlthaler, another goal. Is this one of the best transfers you've made this transfer window? "He's already shown a lot in Tychy high quality. He was the driving force behind the team and I'm glad that he He maintains this form. He is a player who gives very high intensity, in terms of both defensive and offensive actions. Besides that, he has quality, he has sense of distance, knows when to attack space, when to show up between lines. He's really a player who is already one of the leaders, he's a man who gives a good impulse to the team in practically every phase of the game. Very I'm glad that he also confirms it with numbers," concluded coach Jop.