Tomas Holes
SLA
Center Back
Possession Builder
Mar 31, 1993 (33)
Right
5'11"
161 lb
Appears in league game
Holes (undisclosed) played as a starter in Sunday's 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen.
Analysis: Holes made his return to the match squad following one month of inactivity, and he logged 75 minutes on the field as part of a three-man central defense alongside Tomas Vlcek and Stepan Chaloupek, pushing Mikulas Konecny to a substitute role. The fit-again player has scored one goal while operating as a consistent defensive force over the first six league games of the season, and he could now attempt to make an impact at the continental stage in future UCL matches.
Unavailable for CL opener
Holes (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's Champions League opener against Lens, but is set to return shortly after, according to head coach Jindrich Tripisovsky.
Analysis: The captain has been sidelined domestically since sustaining the injury, and that will continue for the upcoming games, with coach Jindrich Trpisovsky ruling him out and rating him as a late call for the fixture against Plzen on Sept. 19. That timeline points to him being available well before Slavia's next European outing, the trip to Sabah on Oct. 13. His absence is a significant one given the number of players Slavia are currently missing, with David Zima also a doubt after leaving the recent league match with a concussion. If both miss out, a back line of Mikulas Konecny, Stepan Chaloupek and Tomas Vlcek could be the options to fill the defensive line if Slavia maintain a back three.
Missing Zbrojovka Brno clash
Holes (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury and misses Saturday's clash against FC Zbrojovka Brno, an absence unrelated to squad rotation ahead of Thursday's Champions League match against Lens, according to the club.
Analysis: Holes made 25 Chance Liga appearances last season, contributing two goals and two assists, continuing his long standing role as a key veteran presence in Slavia Prague's defense. His absence is a notable one given his experience, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as the club balances domestic and European commitments.
Four tackles in defeat
Holes generated four tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Mexico.
Analysis: Holes played 64 minutes in Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup loss to Mexico, anchoring Czechia's back three and helping keep the co-hosts in check before the breakthrough after halftime while recording four tackles (three won) and three clearances. He was part of a defensive unit that eventually ran out of answers against Mexico's rotated but still dangerous attacking group in the second half. The loss officially eliminated Czechia from the tournament, with the side finishing bottom of Group A on one point.
Contributes defensively against South Africa
Holes registered two clearances, one block and three interceptions and won one duel in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.
Analysis: Holes made his World Cup debut, replacing Stepan Chaloupek in the back, and he had an okay display for the most part, but Czech Republic conceded once because of a PK. He was fairly dependable, but it remains to be seen whether he's done enough to start again in the group stage finale.
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