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Hungary Coach Downplays Szoboszlai Fitness Concerns Ahead of Must-Win Scotland Clash

Posted : 22 June 2024

Hungary coach Marco Rossi addressed concerns about the fitness of captain Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of their crucial Euro 2024 match against Scotland on Sunday. Despite Szoboszlai missing training, Rossi emphasized that his absence was due to workload management following consecutive losses to Switzerland and Germany in Group A. The Italian coach mentioned that Szoboszlai's situation would be assessed up until the last minute, but there were no major concerns about his fitness at this point.

 

Rossi also revealed that he would be making some adjustments to the line-up, not because of poor performances but to inject some freshness into the team. He underscored the importance of rest and recovery, particularly for Szoboszlai, after a demanding season. "We will make a couple of changes to ensure we have more energy on the field," Rossi explained during a press conference on Saturday.

 

Hungary entered Euro 2024 with high expectations, buoyed by a 14-match unbeaten streak between November 2022 and March 2023 and notable victories over England in the UEFA Nations League. However, their campaign has been challenging, starting with a 3-1 defeat by Switzerland and followed by a 2-0 loss to hosts Germany, leaving them at the bottom of the group with no points. Defender Endre Botka reflected on the team's raised expectations and their need to return to basics after disappointing performances in the first two matches.

 

The upcoming match in Stuttgart will be the first competitive encounter between Hungary and Scotland, who have one point from two games after rebounding from a 5-1 defeat by Germany to draw 1-1 with Switzerland. Rossi acknowledged the critical nature of the game, stating, "There's no alternative for us but to win if we want to continue our progress. The pressure is equally on both us and Scotland."

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