Plzeň's trip to Belgrade delayed by aircraft trouble
Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- FC Viktoria Plzeň's flight to Belgrade for a Europa League qualifier was postponed due to technical aircraft issues.
- The Czech team is urgently seeking alternative transportation to reach Serbia for their match against Crvena zvezda.
- The delay raises concerns about the team's preparation and ability to compete in the crucial qualifying round.
FC Viktoria Plzeň faces a significant logistical challenge as their journey to Belgrade for a crucial Europa League qualifier has been postponed. The Czech football club's flight was canceled due to unexpected technical problems with their aircraft, leaving the team stranded in Prague.
The team is now scrambling to find an alternative way to reach Serbia for their match against Crvena zvezda. Club spokesperson Václav Hanzlík confirmed the situation, stating that the club is actively seeking solutions to transport the squad to the Serbian capital. The urgency is high, as the match is scheduled for Thursday.
This unforeseen disruption casts a shadow over Plzeň's preparations for the final qualifying round of the Europa League. The delay not only impacts their travel plans but also their ability to acclimatize and focus on the critical game ahead.
The club is looking for a solution to get the team to Serbia.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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