Slovakia: Yaya Touré at a loss for ideas as Slovan plummets in the league

14.10.26 15:00 Champions League

Slovan Bratislava

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Slovan Bratislava have qualified for the Champions League, but the Slovak capital club are not producing the expected performances in the Slovak league. Ivorian coach Yaya Touré is under pressure.

The figures are worrying.

Slovan have won just one of their last five matches (two defeats and two draws). Their only win during that period came against Komarno, 2-1, on matchday nine. Yaya Touré's team now occupy fourth place in the standings.

Six points behind the leaders

Since the 2018/19 season, Slovan Bratislava have dominated the Slovak league. After nine matchdays, the situation has changed. The club are six points behind leaders Dunajská Streda. They are also behind Žilina and Trnava. It is an unusual situation for the defending champions.

Touré on the verge of being sacked?

Yaya Touré is reportedly now on the verge of being sacked. The Ivorian coach must quickly find a solution to turn things around and give himself some breathing room. The former Manchester City player and his team take on VFB Stuttgart. in the Champions League this Wednesday. The European fixture will be closely monitored before the team returns to league action.

Having arrived for his first experience as a head coach, the 2015 African champion had made headlines by leading Slovan into the group stage of the Champions League and taking charge of the Nike Liga. But the momentum has stalled.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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