Roberto Martinez takes the jerseys to the final game

Martinez admits it is important to win the first game, but a less positive result does not mean the end of hopes for a tournament like Euro 2024. At the press conference for the game against the Czech Republic in Leipzig, the coach stressed that the Team is ready to compete, but he gave only one piece of confidence to the starting line-up: “Goalkeepers need different preparations before the game and that’s why I think it’s important that Diogo Costa knew he was going to play,” he said, leaving no further clues as to the other ten players or the tactical system to use.

The competition is much tougher now, not only in the dressing room where there is a lot of talent, but also in the competition where there are teams much stronger than their opponents in qualifying. Martinez has not escaped the challenge: “We need to demonstrate ball skills and mental ability to withstand the adversity we will face during games. This is part of the team,” he emphasized.

By emphasizing the value of having two of the tournament’s oldest players (Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo) combined with young talent (Francisco Conceiço, Joao Neves or Antonio Silva), the recruiter believes that this characteristic of the national team increases the team’s focus and determination. team. As for the Czech national team, whose coach says they will play in attack, Martinez responds: “We know how they play well, they have high pressing, they take risks in attack and they have players who want to score goals. And, of course, there is the experience of Soucek or Schick.”

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