Preview Slovakia vs Paraguay

ladimir Weiss, son of the Slovakia coach of the same name, says he will continue to work hard to maintain the respect of his team-mates. The Manchester City winger is expected to retain his place tomorrow for the Group F match against Paraguay at the Free State Stadium after an impressive opening match against New Zealand which ended in a 1-1 draw.

"It is difficult being the manager's son," said the 20-year-old. "He did not choose to be the manager and then I got into the team. I knew it was going to make it harder for me with my dad being the manager. But the players are okay with it and everyone is being as professional as they can be."

Solid in the air, composed in possession, putting pressure on the ball and showing impressive timing in the tackle, the Paraguayans defended well without being over physical – borne out by a figure of just 15 free-kicks conceded. “We have to take the field with the same desire we showed against Italy,” said veteran defender Denis Caniza, competing at his fourth FIFA World Cup with Los Guaraníes, who take on Slovakia on 20 June and New Zealand four days later.