Chrudim vs Baník Souš - 3. liga - CFL B

The 3. liga - CFL B returns to Stadion Za Vodojemem on August 29, 2026, where Chrudim and Baník Souš will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. How smooth can you be when receiving the ball, how quickly can you move from the back foot, hips open, face forward and find quality with the pass.

Both Chrudim and Baník Souš will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 3. liga - CFL B. The hosts will hope that the Stadion Za Vodojemem crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Baník Souš will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Carrick has experimented with Noussair Mazraoui in that position but he seems to have fallen down the pecking order, as the less experienced Patrick Dorgu was preferred for the Manchester derby loss.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Chrudim will look to impose their style on home soil, while Baník Souš are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Chelsea have been encouraged to consider a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, with former Red Devils midfielder Quinton Fortune believing the Cameroon international could suit their style of football.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. He cuts inside from the right, jinxes past a defender, before his shot is saved by Esquivel.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.