Mick McCarthy hoping Republic of Ireland make life unpleasant for Switzerland

Mick McCarthy is hoping the Republic of Ireland make life distinctly unpleasant for Switzerland as they arrive in Dublin intent upon leaving with three Euro 2020 qualifier points.Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer has branded Irelands style of play very unpleasant in the run-up to the game and while it is a label McCarthy does not necessarily recognise, he will be happy if Sommers worst fears are realised on Thursday evening.McCarthy said: I thought we played quite pleasantly over the last four games, to be honest.Putting in the extra work ahead of #IRLSUI pic.twitter.com/kedWqVDfz5 FAIreland (@FAIreland) September 4, 2019My reaction to that; I hope hes sat in the dressing room afterwards and hes thinking its more unpleasant and he doesnt want to see us in October.We wont be changing the way we play. Well be playing our usual brand, even though some people find it unpleasant.The Republic have built themselves a reputation as a combative and spirited team over the years, and few opponents arrive in Dublin without acknowledging their physical and mental strengths. Republic of Ireland = top of Group D #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/8oe3stvJQR UEFA EURO 2020 (@UEFAEURO) June 10, 2019However McCarthy, who took Ireland to the 2002 World Cup finals in the Far East, has warned Switzerland not to underestimate their ability on the ball.He said: I seem to think weve done all right when weve qualified for competitions. Thats part of the game, part of the Premier League.The most aggressive teams in Premier League are Manchester City and Liverpool in terms of high press. You try and get through that and theyll take you down. Thats aggressive."Home crowds are vital to get behind the team and support the team!"Mick McCarthy wants to see a loud @AVIVAStadium tomorrow ahead of #IRLSUI#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/iZXu8vwySS FAIreland (@FAIreland) September 4, 2019The fact theyve got 500million worth of full-backs in their teams helps. They are the most aggressive teams in the league, without a doubt.Ive watched Switzerland, by the way, and theres no shortage of aggression from them, how they work, how they press.At the end of it, Im not really worried. If we win 1-0 and its ugly, not pleasant, Ill be fine with it. You know that.Jeff Hendrick Mick McCarthy's second spell as Republic of Ireland manager starts with narrow Group D win.#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/sH0tczxL1E UEFA EURO 2020 (@UEFAEURO) March 23, 2019The Swiss will run out at the Aviva Stadium having carelessly allowed two points to slip from their grasp against Denmark in March, although McCarthy insists that the pressure will be on his team as they launch the significantly-more testing second half of their campaign, which takes them to both Georgia and Switzerland next month.However, he remains confident that they can get a result against a side currently ranked 11th in the world.Asked why, he replied: Thats because I am on 971 games, I think, as a manager and I just know what happens in football and have a good handle on it.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){

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