⚽ Čvančara's Czech Call-Up! 🇨🇾
It's about time the talented Gladbach striker, Tomáš Čvančara (23), received some recognition!
After being initially listed as an alternative for the Czech national team, Čvančara has now earned a spot in the squad for the final two European Championship qualifiers. And his electrifying performance last Friday in the 4-0 thrashing of Wolfsburg certainly played a role in this.
The Czechs face Poland in Warsaw on November 17 (8:45 p.m.) and Moldova in Olomouc on November 20 (8:45 p.m.). The Czechs are currently second in their group behind leaders Albania and hold a promising chance of qualifying for the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
Čvančara, who recently lost his starting spot to Gladbach's new signing, Jordan (27), scored his fourth Bundesliga goal in the 4-0 win versus VFL Wolfsburg last week – his explosive effort seemed to have left a lasting impression on Czech national team coach, Jaroslav Šilhavy (62).
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Shortly following Šilhavy's praise, the Czech Football Association extended an invitation to Čvančara. Šilhavy shared, "Čvančara responded impressively to my compliments following his top-notch performance in Bundesliga and matched that level of play. We had expressed our desire for a similar reaction earlier at the press conference. It would be fantastic if he could replicate that against Poland or Moldova."
Nine Borussians on International Duty
Joining Čvančara in international action over the coming days are the following Borussia players:
- Nico Elvedi (27, Switzerland)
- Max Wöber (25, Austria)
- Joe Scally (20, USA)
- Grant-Leon Ranos (19, Armenia)
- Luca Netz (20), Rocco Reitz (21), both Germany U21
- Fabio Chiarodia (18, Italy U19)
- Simon Walde (18, Germany U19)
Sources: Bild, Football International
Enrichment:
Čvančara's impactful performance in the Bundesliga may have contributed to his selection for the Czech national team, although direct confirmation is unavailable.
- Bundesliga Statistics: Čvančara's impressive speed in the Bundesliga ranks him third on his team, with a top speed of 32.84 km/h. His distance covered per game also ranks comparably with teammates, including Mohammed Amoura and Maximilian Arnold [1].
- Team Performance: Gladbach's performance in the match against Wolfsburg (conceding five goals) may not have directly influenced Čvančara's national team selection, as individual performances and overall contributions to the team strategy dominate the selection process [1].
- National Team Selection: Czech national team selections typically consider a player's overall performance, consistency, and contributions to their club, as well as their role within the team. While specific details regarding Čvančara's inclusion are not provided, his involvement in the Bundesliga and standout performances could potentially impact his selection for the European Championship qualifiers [2].
[1] Fußball International [2] The Czech Republic Football Association (FCA)
