If they are (knocked) out, the whole country would be in depression and the whole atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the fans would be gone.
We are the last remaining country to allow ourselves two breaks in the season. You just have to look at England, Italy and Spain, they play right through the season. We on the other hand take six weeks off in the winter until the end of January, and that is a luxury.
The coach of the host country has to be there - that is beyond question. If I have to think about this anymore my choice of words would be more drastic.