Schick conquers the Czech national team back with double strikes!
Schick conquers the Czech national team back with double strikes!
On March 23, 2025, Patrik Schick returned to the Czech national team after 193 days of absence. In the World Cup qualification game against the Faroe Islands in the Malsovicka Arena in Hradec Karlove, the striker made the decisive momentum by scoring two header goals and thus contributing to his team's 2-1 win. In front of fully occupied ranks with 9,300 spectators, there was chic in impressive form.
The goals were decisive: In the 25th minute, Schick opened the goal series before the Faroe Islands expired in the 83rd minute by a goal by Gunnar Vatnhamar. But Schick had the last word and secured his team's victory in the 85th minute with another header. With these two goals, he increased his international match record to a total of 22 goals and completed his season record with 25 goals, all without a penalty. The Czech national team is now tied with the leaders Montenegro in the qualification group l.
fate uncertain
Despite his sporting success, the fate remains uncertain at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. In an interview, he showed that it was too early for a decision to extend the contract beyond 2027. A possible transfer would be looked after by the "Soccertalk" agency. His focus is currently on the title hunt with Bayer and the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in North America and offers 48 teams the opportunity to take part in the tournament; including 16 European nations. The qualification relies on a format in which 54 European teams are divided into twelve groups. Group winners qualify directly for the World Cup, while the runners-up have to prove themselves in play-off duels.
The Czech national team has a great chance of participating because it competes in Group L against Montenegro, the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar. Schick will have the next opportunity to expand his goal balance on Tuesday in the qualification game against Gibraltar. He is physically in good condition, which was often denied in recent years due to injuries.
This season Schick has already completed 1162 minutes in the Bundesliga, which is 97 minutes more than in the master season before. His return to the national team also marks its 43rd capacity. The anticipation for the upcoming challenges, both for the national team and Bayer, is noticeable. Schick expressed that his health was a top priority for him and that he was grateful for the support from Leverkusen and the national team.
The World Cup qualification is a crucial step on the way to returning the Czech Republic to a big tournament. It is now important to make the next games successfully and to prepare for the upcoming challenge with full concentration.
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