Hungary: a sleeping soccer giant who does not arouse fear

For better or for worse, few people are concerned that tomorrow is extremely important to the Bulgarian soccer team. Immersed in the transfer saga around Kiril Despodov, the media and fans forgot about the upcoming semi-final blitz against Hungary for Euro 2020.

It is true that the “tricolor” have long ceased to excite the native fan by the series of failures, but incredible as it may seem, Georgi Dermendzhiev and company are only two victories away from qualifying for a major soccer forum. A spectacular achievement that has not occurred since 2004.

In light of our performance against Ireland and Wales, we have no reason to be overly optimistic, but it is the home factor that will give us a slight advantage over Hungary. A team that ranks alongside our “lions” in the hierarchy of European football.

A little more than 24 hours before the start of the bombardment, let us know in more detail the composition of the “Magyars”.

GLORIOUS PAST, SAD PRESENT

Hungarian football is known for its glorious history and its great players. The two second places in the world finals of 1938 (France) and 1954 (Switzerland) should tell us enough. The bronze medals of the 1964 Eurocup from Spain, as well as the three Olympic titles in the soccer tournament of the 1952 Games (Helsinki), 1964 (Tokyo), 1968 (Mexico City).

Puskas, Kocis, Grosic, Florian Albert, Lajos Tychy and Ferenc Bene are just a few of the constellation of Hungarian footballers who have graced their homeland with immense soccer glory.

As great as it is in the past, so mediocre in the present is the Hungarian team. Note that the “red greens” have not qualified for the 1986 World Cup! They were in the 2016 European Championship, but had not participated in the 1972 race before.

It is the ranking of the Jubilee Euro 2020 that will be of fundamental importance both for our rival and for the Bulgarian team.

PROGRESS

In recent years, a lot of money has been invested in Hungarian football. The construction of several new stadiums with a capacity of more than 15,000 people is indicative. These are the Döszgöry Stadium (15,325 people), the ETO Park (15,600), the Nagierdei Stadium (20,340), the Grupama Stadium (22,340) and, without a doubt, the pearl in the crown: the Pushkash Arena in Budapest. , which has a capacity of 67,215 people and just a few weeks ago hosted the final of the European Super Cup.

It is this stadium that will host the Eurocup matches next year, and in Group F, which may include our national team, if it triumphs in these famous bombings.

Progress in the local OTP Bank League is serious too, with a lot of investment in the giants Ferencvaros and Mall Fehervar. Both teams are too good acquaintances of Ludogorets in European tournaments. It is no coincidence that the “greens and whites”, led by Ukrainian legend – Serhiy Rebrov, returned to the Champions League groups after 25 years of waiting.

The fact that the money in the Hungarian league is serious is shown by the Bulgarian invasion in the last 1-2 years. Georgi Milanov, who had very good times with the Mall Fehervar team, paved the way for our compatriots. Then Kamen Hadjiev joined the Academy-Pushkash, where he still performs at a high level, Galin Ivanov played for Haladash half a season, Alexander Tonev recently signed with Kishvarda and Antonio Vutov played for Mezkyoveshd-Jori after parting ways with Botev (Pd ).

The big surprise in the championship was the elimination of a historic team like Debrecen, where Hungary’s most popular footballer in recent years, Balash Dzudzak, currently plays. However, he did not find a place in Marco Rossi’s selection for the next clash of “Vasil Levski”.

THE NATIONAL TEAM

The Hungarians are ranked 52nd in the FIFA rankings. Their biggest victory, and you can’t believe it, was against France at 13: 1 in 1927. The Netherlands inflicted a 1-1 defeat in their history at 1: 8 two years ago.

For the game against Bulgaria, as well as the battles for the League of Nations with Russia and Serbia, Italian Marco Rossi called up three goalkeepers and 23 outfield players. He was removed from the list, as we already said, Balash Dwarf, as well as the cordial midfielder Laszlo Kleinheisler, who has a strained relationship with the mentor. The surprise is the name of Könves Norbert, who can debut with his native land at 31 years old.

Game outline

Typical of the modern Italian school, coach Marco Rossi relies on the scheme 3-5-2. For me personally, the general philosophy involved in this strategy reminds me a bit of our Locomotive (PD). Three aggressive centrals, one of whom is in charge of taking the ball. This is a priority for Hungarians Adam Lang. Tireless midfielders who have the same role in both the defensive phase and the defensive phase – Barnabas Besse and Philip Hollender. An extremely creative midfielder in the center of the field, who assumes the organization of the attacks. And two central forwards. In a more defensive strategy, Roland salai can play behind Adam Shalai, and in the desire for greater clarity, the two play side by side, and behind them with a free role is Dominic Shaboshlay.

Probable composition

insurance Peter Gulashi will be the goalkeeper by RB Leipzig. The point guard was a huge contributor to the bulls’ good performance last season, when they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Remember that for 5 years it was owned by the great English Liverpool. The ambitions for a place among the 11 starters are held by Denesdraz, who plays very strong matches with Ferencvaros’ team.

Hungary’s big problems are at the heart of defense. Due to this fact, Marco Rossi had to carry two debutants. Akosh Kechshkesh from Lugano and Loik him from Mall Fehervar. The second is a purebred Frenchman, but since there are no matches for the national team, he was naturalized. It won’t come as a surprise if you place yourself between the three defenders. Are safe for her Willy orban from RB Leipzig and Adam Lang, who is in excellent shape due to Cypriot Omonia’s foray into European tournaments. Attila shalay Apollon’s (Limassol) may also have a chance to act, despite his unconvincing performance against Russia, in a 2: 3 defeat in the Nations League tournament.

Without serious competition for the position half back, which, as we have already said, is crucial for the game of the Hungarians, are Barnabas Besse and Philip Hollander. The former is teammates with Christian Malinov in Leuven, Belgium, while the latter has played for Partizan since the summer, being transferred from Lugano, Switzerland. There is already a goal with the national jersey: against Montenegro for the loss of control 1: 2 in 2019.

In the middle of the field, the maximum of the star is expected Dominic Shaboshlay. The footballer who can invent everything in the most creative way for the benefit of the “Hungarians”. At club level he defended the colors of Salzburg, and in the summer his name was mentioned for a transfer to Milan or Manchester United. We are talking about a young and very high quality athlete who should be limited to the maximum by our pair of supporting midfielders. It is not yet known if he will participate in the meeting, as he has been quarantined for contact with a person infected with COVID-19. The lack of it can be a great advantage for us. It is true that you do not have a suitable substitute for your position.

Will play an important role as a defensive midfielder Adam Nagy, who plays for the Championship team – Bristol City. Before that, he gained experience in Serie A with Bologna. It will be your partner to stop the Bulgarian offensive David Siger. A player who developed entirely in the Hungarian championship. A teenager from Debrecen, playing his best football with the Ferencvaros team.

The attack on Hungary will be entrusted to Adam Shalai (Mainz 05) and Roland Salai (Freiburg). The two have built a good tandem and this does not allow us to see in the game a goal finisher like Nemanja Nikolic. A footballer who does not stop scoring at the club level, but who is a serious debtor for the national team with only 6 goals in 29 games. It is expected that he can appear after the break of the match in Sofia.

CONCLUSION

So the Hungarians are ready for a decisive battle in Sofia. At first glance, their team is a more cohesive idea than ours, but it cannot be said that they are in the role of favorites. Defense problems will be the main trump card for our nationals. Magyars are not very good in static situations. Let’s hope that Georgi Dermendzhiev’s selection will take advantage of all these weaknesses and achieve a dream success that brings us even closer to the precious venue of Euro 2020.