Ahead Of The Portugal Vs Czech Match, Roberto Martinez Praises Opponents And Gives An Important Message To His Team

Celebration Ruben Dias (left second) after scoring for the Portugal national team in a test match against Finland at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon, Wednesday (5/6/2024). (ANTARA/FPF/am)

JAKARTA - Ahead of the meeting between Portugal and the Czech Republic in the Group F match at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Wednesday morning WIB at 02.00, Portugal national team coach Roberto Martinez said he had already bagged the opponent's strength. Quoting ANTARA, Tuesday, June 18, from the official UEFA website, Tuesday, Martinez explained that he already understood how the Czech Republic played and he did not hesitate to praise Patrick Schick and his colleagues. "When I saw (Republic) the Czechs, I admired their style for years, a team that dared to take risks," said Roberto Martinez. "They like to play one-on-one situations across the field, they have attacking mentality, and they are great players. A very good opponent," he continued.

Meanwhile, Portugal defender Ruben Dias said if Selecao had to treat all countries equally so they could reach full potential. "We have to face this Euro by preparing to beat ourselves, and not defeating certain opponents. If we have a mission to surpass ourselves, we can achieve our full potential," said Ruben Dias. Joined in Group F, in addition to facing the Czech Republic, Portugal also had to compete with Turkey and Georgia to try to qualify for the last 16. This will be the beginning of Portugal's efforts to win the Euros this year and repeat their success in 2016.

At the previous Euro event, Portugal was recorded to be only able to penetrate the round of 16 after being defeated by Belgium with a narrow score of 0-1.