UEFA Europa League
Slavia Prague vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:00 ET
Having competed in last season's Champions League group stage, Slavia Prague were denied by Danish side Mitdjylland at the final qualifying hurdle this campaign, subsequently dropping into the Europa League.
Despite starting strongly in the Czech First League, sitting second on 16 points having remained unbeaten in their opening six matches, Europe has not been as kind to them this season after recent humblings in Denmark and Israel.
Jindrich Trpisovsky will be demanding more from his players, then, with retaining their domestic title and progressing to the Europa League knockout stages clear aims going forward.
He was afforded the rare luxury of providing his players with a rest over the weekend having had no scheduled league game, which could be a crucial factor with Leverkusen playing as recently as Monday night.
Despite starting strongly in the Czech First League, sitting second on 16 points having remained unbeaten in their opening six matches, Europe has not been as kind to them this season after recent humblings in Denmark and Israel.
Jindrich Trpisovsky will be demanding more from his players, then, with retaining their domestic title and progressing to the Europa League knockout stages clear aims going forward.
He was afforded the rare luxury of providing his players with a rest over the weekend having had no scheduled league game, which could be a crucial factor with Leverkusen playing as recently as Monday night.