Football player Rubén Dias defended Fernando Santos this Wednesday, recalling that the former coach of the national football team gave Portugal the European Championship and the League of Nations while he held this position.
“Fernando Santos gave us enough freedom to win the Nations League and the European Championship. Everyone has their own way of thinking. We, the players, must be true to the ideas of everyone here. Coach, as we did in the past with Fernando Santos,” said Ruben Diaz.
The Manchester City centre-back spoke at a press conference at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, just minutes before Portugal’s next training session against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday, and responded to Rafael’s words. , who is also part of the team of Roberto Martinez.
On Tuesday, also at a press conference, the AC Milan striker said Martinez “gives players more freedom to express their football” than Fernando Santos.
Ruben Diaz, who recently won the Champions League with Manchester City, was a little flustered when asked about Joao Mario’s recent decision to leave the national team, but praised the current Benfica player.
“Everyone knows about his life. He gave a lot to this choice and gave everything he had when he was here. No one will know better than Joao Mario to make this decision. player friend, I respect this decision,” he said.
At the age of 26, Ruben Diaz played 46 games and scored two goals for the national team.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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