Portugal coach Roberto Martínezassured that it was Monday Cristiano Ronaldo He “continues to play like he’s 20 years younger” and stressed that he is an “example” for his teammates and rivals.
“Cristiano is a player who, in himself, is always motivated. He has always been the example he has given in his long career,” commented Martínez in a press conference in Ljubljanawhere on Tuesday they will measure Slovenia.
The captain and supreme reference of Portugal He recently joined the team’s training camp, where he “showed the freshness and hunger to be there,” according to the coach.
In addition, the match against the Slovenians, the last preparation before the final list for German Euro 2024it will be “an important match to see Cristiano Ronaldo on the field.”
“He continues to play like he’s 20 years younger. It’s important for us to make the most of this clash of generations of players,” he said. Roberto Martínez.
The presence of former Real Madrid player It will also be significant for the youngest members of the Portuguese team, “who will also have the experience of sharing a dressing room with him.”
Cristiano, 39, did not participate in Portugal’s victory over Sweden (5-2)but he will be one of the new features in the squad against Slovenia, along with Barcelona players João Félix and João Cancelo.
Roberto Martínez predicts a “great test” against Slovenia for red-and-white goalkeeper Jan Oblak, which is “a threat, especially in the counterattack.” “This is a team that usually makes things difficult for its rival,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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