Martinez: The Irish defense is very good, I am more concerned about whether the team can win and qualify
6686 Sports reported on November 13th that in the early morning of Friday, Beijing time, the Portuguese visiting team played against Ireland in the ninth round of the World European Preliminary Group F. During the pre-match press conference, Portugal coach Martinez said in an interview with the media that the Irish defense is very good and he is more concerned about whether the team can win and qualify.
About the opponent Ireland
"The situation in Ireland is similar to the last time we met, but the competition process will be very different. Ireland performs very well without the ball and is good at organizing defense; and we also do a good job and the defense is very tight. Tomorrow we will see a different Ireland. They will attack aggressively at the end of the game and will take on more responsibility. There are many risks. They will perform well without the ball. Ireland will make full use of the support of the fans and the advantages of set pieces. "For us, this game will definitely have many different tests."
About Ronaldo saying that next year's World Cup is the last competition
"We have discussed this issue many times. "The most important thing is to focus on the next game, and our goal is to win the game and qualify. We should not focus on this is the last World Cup for a player, but on the five World Cups he has participated in so far."
"I said this on the day when the roster was announced. Now we are talking about Ireland. Enough to win."
On the weaknesses of the Portuguese team
"I think all teams in the world have their own strengths and weaknesses, and we have to make the most of our strengths. I think Ireland's starting lineup will be different from the lineup used in Lisbon. So I understand why he talked about his selection strategy. And Ireland, so I understand why he talks about his selection strategy,"
About Portugal's competition strategy
"Our biggest concern now is tomorrow's game. As long as we play well, we will have a better chance of winning the game. We expect to get six points at this stage. The opponent has many experienced players, which will be a huge challenge for us. It is also a very interesting test. It can even be said to be an exciting test. We must perform well tomorrow because it will not only affect the result of our game tomorrow, but also may have an important impact on the future of the Portuguese national team."
About playing in Dublin
"It is a very good stadium and the performance of the fans there. The enthusiasm is the same as the support of our fans. We have had two very good games tomorrow and with the unique competition atmosphere there, it is possible to achieve our goals. It is important that the Portuguese team can fully demonstrate its strength and ambition in the competition venues around the world. ”
About tomorrow.
"Tomorrow will be a real challenge for the Portuguese team. I have experienced the atmosphere of this stadium before. We need to be highly focused tomorrow because the situation of the game can change quickly. This type of game is more "English style". Therefore, it is easy for the situation to be reversed. I believe that our team is fully prepared for this game."
