What aspects did Martinez's analysis focus on?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“He showed the positive things we did, which were many, and also the less good things, like being in the penalty area in the first half and entering without conviction. He told us to try to score the goal in a decisive way.” “From the beginning and not just when we are forced because we are at a disadvantage.”
Opinion about Guler
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“I don't have a specific opinion, but I know his qualities, from what he showed and the goal he scored. Turkey, on an individual level, has a great team.”
Did you watch the Türkiye-Georgia match?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“Yes, I watched the start of the match, and I saw the support of the Turkish fans. We cannot give the same space they gave to Georgia and we have to control the match more than they did.”
A viral video of the loud celebration against the Czechs. Was there anger?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“It was a moment of relief. We knew the goal was going to be awarded and there were always problems on the pitch. I remember a ball I blocked and he easily fell to the ground trying to burn off some time… It was a moment of relief. That feeling that we were going to score and they were still running. Mistakes happen in Every game I excelled this time, it's a story that continues.
Was the match against the Czechs a warning?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“It's not easy for anyone. Being in a competition like this is a great moment for every athlete and every team, so none of them will be easy to sell, and they will all be complicated. They can become more difficult or simpler depending on what we do. But the first match will always be “It's complicated, and I'm very happy with the win and the three points, especially since it was a turnaround.”
Was the winning goal created by contested options special?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“We don't look at the team in this way, like an ordinary fan or a journalist trying to trample on the selections. We know the quality they have and what they can bring to the team, they are naturally disruptive to the team.” “They made a lot of substitutions, two touches of the ball were decisive and I hope they do that again when they get on the field again.”
How did Euro 2016 go, and is there unjustified euphoria now?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“I don't think it's unreasonable. The Portuguese look at football as a reason to rejoice, and like in 2016, we hope to give reasons to rejoice. We feel unconditional support in Portugal and here, in Germany, and I feel that.” We have the ability to create a great memory and we will do our best to achieve that.”
Relationship with Klopp
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“He sent me a message after the first game. He's a coach, usually, he doesn't miss anything and knows what the important moments are to talk to the players. He gave me a word of appreciation for canceling out my goal.” “It could have been an important goal and had special meaning for me, but it's three points and now it's time to focus on the next game.”
Does proximity to the “eighth” act as a motivator?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“The first big goal is to get through the group stage and we have the opportunity to do that in the next game, as they do too. Hopefully things will go our way, but only by doing what we have trained and worked for.”
Could a comfort pillow change Türkiye's approach?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“I can't get a definitive answer. This could happen, or it could happen, because they already have three points, they can continue the game on an equal footing.”
Have you ever been afraid of missing Euro 2024 due to injury?
Felipe Carmo | 2 hours ago
“Yes. With my last injury, when I went for the exam, I had this fear. I was ruled out of the World Cup due to injury and I was not far from the same thing that happened to me at the European Championship. Fortunately that did not happen, and the most important thing is that I am here.” “I feel ready to help the team.”
The match with Türkiye will be different
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“I think it will be completely different given the quality of the Turkish players, which is different. If we succeed in imposing our style of play as we did against the Czechs, it might be better, because Turkey is not used to defending in a low area. As the Czechs did.”
Is there any advice not to shoot from a distance?
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“I remember some shots outside the penalty area, some of which might have been blocked and resulted in a corner kick. We advise trying to break down defenses and not force shots. Against a low-level team, shooting from long range is an option, but we have to try.” “In the first half we lacked presence inside the penalty area, but in the second half we had more and found a way to score.”
The ability to always be close to the goal
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“I wouldn't call it a gift. It's getting close to the goal, and when we're close to the goal, the ball can come and we're one touch away from the goal. Goals determine goals and you have to work hard.” To reach the goal, I feel that I have the ability to be in the right place at the right time.
Birthday of Nuno Mendes and Gonzalo Ramos in training
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“It's more fun. It's fun to be together. We create memories for the future and try to give affection to the birthday person. We sing Happy Birthday together, have dinner and try to make this a special day.” “.
Do you have to cope with an injury-plagued season?
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“We can only understand that, I was not always physically present this season. Since my last injury I have worked a lot and made a big step at this level and also in terms of preparing for matches.”
He hasn't played 90 consecutive minutes since February
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“I wasn't even aware of that statistic. I've worked, since my last injury, to be in the best physical condition possible. Competing is something we can't achieve through training alone. I think I feel good, I feel good.” “Be able to start the match, I feel good physically and that's the most important thing.”
Goal disallowed by VAR
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“I don't know if this would have happened to me in such an important match, maybe not. Nowadays, with VAR, we know it's important but we have to wait for confirmation. The most important thing is that we were able to achieve it.” “Score again, then count the victory. In my opinion, it fits like a glove.”
Did the team gain momentum after the difficult win?
Felipe Carmo | 3 hours ago
“Yes, I noticed that. We had incredible support from the Portuguese from the moment we entered the field, and it is always pleasing to see that and it has an impact on the players. In terms of the game, winning in the last minute is important.” “It's always an extraordinary feeling and I need to stress that this is the first transformation of the Roberto Martinez era, which gives the players and the coaching staff a good feeling, because it shows that, even when things are not going well, we have the ability to turn things around and win the game.”
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