Roberto Martinez: “We’ve had Cristiano for a while”

Roberto Martinez He passed the microphone of “El Larguero” on Cadena SER after qualifying for Germany’s Euro 2024 qualifiers with Portugal. Coaches from neighboring countries talk about Cristiano, Joao Felix, Hazard, Neves and their results in the first few months…

Christianity: “I never like choosing names. I try to get to know everyone and when I met Cristiano in Qatar I saw a man who was very committed and dedicated to the team. He has achieved everything, his The humility and desire to serve amazes me. He takes great care of his body. We’ve had Cristiano for a while. He lives such a sacrificial day-to-day life. It says a lot about how the body will react. If his body and he The love for football lasts and we will see him for a long time. When a player passes 30, every year is a gift. All you do is enjoy yourself. He is in a sweet moment in Arabia time.”

Joao Felix and his performance at Barcelona: “It’s not the name of the club. It’s the role you can play. I haven’t seen many players like Joao who can play inside and outside. Seeing himself decisive at Barcelona gives him another dimension. England Football gives you advantages, Joao has experienced Chelsea and in the role at Barca you see a different dynamic.”

adventure: “The match is over and all Eden has to do is celebrate her career. It marks an era. A natural leader who always gives joy in highly stressful moments. The 2018 Russian match was quiet. It’s a pity. Madrid fans didn’t see him at his best. “I don’t think there’s any sadness in what he achieved in France and England. “

Joao Neves: “It’s funny because when it first arrives, there’s going to be a shocking moment. It’s a shock. There’s going to be a lot to talk about. He’s going to have a world-class career. At 19 , he won the Scudetto with Benfica and his performances showed us that he plays better as a defensive midfielder and has abilities that are much higher than his age.”

Courtois not captained: “I don’t know what happened internally. It’s not representative of his behavior towards me all the time. It’s a story that’s far removed from the players I’ve worked with.”

training club: “I’ll be back. I’ve been at the club for ten years.”

Results with Portugal: “They always help. There are no easy games in international football. Although we are still a long way from the European Cup, the attitude of the players makes everything natural.”

talent: “It is better to take stock from the outside. It is incredible to me that there is such a high level of talent among 10 million inhabitants. The characteristic of Portuguese football players is that they like tactical information and want to win. Pepe and Cristiano’s desire for the game Something other generations don’t have.”

Management talents: “In Belgium I have the best talent ever. Our game is based on 6-7 players. In Portugal it is the opposite, there is no difference between 16 or 17 players depending on what we need. In Belgium , I’ve never missed 15. It’s a different way of handling selection. It makes it easier for players to feel comfortable. “It’s a different way of building a team. “

Rich variations: “There are 8 games, but at the last break, our left backs (Nunez and Guerrero) were absent and we made up for this absence with our right backs (Dalot and Cancelo). In International Football The shapes, shapes and nuances need to be completed in two days. The team spirit makes them competitive.”

Two people die before Belgium-Sweden match: “I feel huge pain because it was the contrast after the victory against Bosnia. “It was the moment when two guys went to see their team and end the attack. “

Sing the Portuguese national anthem: “It’s a very good thing. It unites you and gets you started in the best way possible. When you go into Sports City you can see it on all the walls. When you’re young, by 15 Years old, that’s the entry point. For me, from an outsider’s perspective, being able to sing the national anthem is a football way of understanding the breathing of the team.”

language: “I have a lot left. It’s important to learn it. As Spanish we think of the language as similar. We don’t quite understand it and the pronunciation is difficult. Knowing the language is a way of communicating with the players and giving them feedback Feeling like home. “We have to talk about this. “

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