MAREK JANKULOVSKI quits the Czech Republic national team after many beautiful years with them.
The 31-years-old left-back has called his international career off, following the goalless draw against Northern Ireland on Wednesday, which officially shut the qualification round to 2010 South Africa World Cup.
AC Milan have used Janku in the pre-season but he failed to impress, and in league, coach Leonardo has not been regularly used him, also against ‘easy challenges’.
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Marek’s Czech Republic didn’t make it for South Africa, as also a victory against Northern Ireland wouldn’t be enough for them. The player believes that this is the end for his career with Czech Reb. symbol.
“It is time for the younger players to have their chance at this level. My time is up,” Jankulovski affirmed to the Nova direct channel on Czech TV.
The player recorded 76 caps for the national team since 2000 and scored 12 times. The player was also a member in three European Championship squads and once even in World Cup in 2o06.
By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog
Bad news. He’s very good player. He’s getting older, but still…
Ok, so now he has more time to train with Milan.