Reality soon set in following the Champions League draw, with pot-four debutants Slovan handed a fascinating yet brutal fixture list. Toure’s side must navigate home clashes against Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Lille, and LASK, alongside tough away trips to face Inter Milan, Real Betis, Shakhtar Donetsk, and VfB Stuttgart. Despite the magnitude of these fixtures, the rookie coach insists his squad will keep their feet on the ground as they prepare for the ultimate continental test.
