Sparta Prague has promoted assistant coach Lars Friis to lead the Czech champion. He replaces coach Brian Priske who is moving to Dutch team Feyenoord. Sparta said the 48-year-old Friis was given a multi-year contract. Before joining the coaching staff 18 months ago as assistant to Priske, Friis was head coach of Danish clubs Viborg and Aalborg.
FILE - Sparta Prague players gather together on the pitch before the Europa League round of 16, second leg, soccer match between Liverpool and Sparta Prague at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, on March 14, 2024. Sparta Prague said Lars Friis was signed by the Czech champion to become the team’s new coach and replace his fellow Dane Brian Priske who moves to Feyenoord in the Dutch league.
Sparta said the 48-year-old Friis was given a multi-year contract. Before joining the coaching staff 18 months ago as assistant to Priske, Friis was head coach of Danish clubs Viborg and Aalborg. “It was most important for us to continue in our work according to a clearly set club system,” Sparta sport director Tomáš Rosický said.Priske came to Sparta two years ago and immediately led struggling Sparta to its first title after nine years. He successfully defended the title this year and did the double by winning the Czech Cup. Under Priske, Sparta reached the round of 16 in the second-tier Europa League this season where it was eliminated by Liverpool.
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