Pedro Neto named Portugal as one of the favorites for Under-21 Euro 2023.

Striker Pedro Neto said on Monday that the Portuguese under-21 football team is one of the favorites to win the Euro 2023 category, which will take place from June in Romania and Georgia.

“The Portuguese team is always confident. Thanks to our quality, we are always the favorites in any business. The team is doing well and most importantly, representing Portugal is a source of pride for all of us.” who plays for the English club Wolverhampton.

To prepare for the European Championships, the Portuguese under-21s, who started their training camp this Monday in Povoa de Varzim, Porto district, are undergoing a double test against Romania on Friday and Norway in March. 28.

Pedro Neto felt that these tests were “very important for the players to understand the game ideas” of coach Rui Jorge, although he pointed to winning as one of the main goals.

“It is important for all players to adapt to each other’s characteristics. The individual quality that we possess will certainly allow us to create a very strong team. With time [de preparação] it is short and we have to be on top,” the player emphasized.

On a personal note, the striker was “very happy” to be back with the national team, especially after the recovery process from an injury that kept him out of action for a long time.

“Coming back is something to be proud of and I just want to enjoy this moment. I had the misfortune to get injured when I was in good shape, I missed a lot of games, but now I feel good. team,” he shared.

Prior to the injury, Pedro Neto had already been called up to the Portugal first team, for which he had three caps and one goal, and despite keeping that dream alive, he guaranteed the same commitment to under-21 work.

“Every player dreams of being at the highest level, but I am proud to represent our country in the under-21 team with great teammates. Being in this group helps me feel closer to this selection. environment,” the statement said.

The striker highlighted the “quality of the young Portuguese players”, recalling that some of them have been called up to the first team and hoping he can set an example for teammates who have not yet had the opportunity.

“Working with a few of the more experienced players in AA selection helped me a lot, it was a learning experience. I feel like I can show all my teammates that they also have a chance to get there,” concluded Pedro Neto.

The under-21 team will work until Wednesday in Povoa de Varzim, and on that day will travel to Romania, where on Friday at 17:00 (Lisbon time) the first rehearsal will take place in Bucharest.