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“In Germany, Portugal continues to shrink to Cristiano Ronaldo”
PPortugal will face Germany this Sunday at 17:00 in the second round of the Euro 2020 group stage. To appreciate this confrontation Sports by the minute I started a conversation with Miguel Moreira, assistant coach of Bayer Leverkusen, who is well aware of the German mentality and the strengths of the team, which is still headed by Joachim Low (Hansi Flick will take care of the fate of the national team after the European one).
“I think this is a game without favorites. Portugal has managed to drastically close the gap with other great teams like Germany, Italy, Spain or France in recent years. For a long time there was a feeling that there was always something missing to match the biggest “sharks” of the Old Continent, and now it is not.… Since Euro 2016, under the command of Fernando Santos and with players of above average level, we have managed to raise the bar, “the Portuguese-German coach began with the words, who stressed that” Germany is in a phase of modernization. and which will close the cycle of Joachim Low, but will still have a very strong composition. “
Portugal, which has not defeated its German counterpart in 21 years: “History still matters and the psychological factor is also part of the game. We talk a lot about the past, and sometimes too much, but we also have to see that it has become more difficult to beat Portugal since 2016.“.
On the other hand, there is “Germany, which simply by name is already a candidate. For the way they prepare for this sporting event, and even for the self-esteem of the Germans, who always start with the motto of victory. “
Many believe Germany 2021 has more weaknesses than the 2014 World Champions, but Miguel Moreira disagrees. “It’s hard to say that Germany has more weaknesses than in 2014, because that year the Germans criticized Low’s choice and stressed that the coach put many players in bad shape. Historically, this has been a title won against Argentina and 7-1 against Brazil. , in the semifinals “.
“If you look at the current squad, you will see that four players have started in the Champions League final this year. [Gundogan, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner e Rudiger]one of whom scored the decisive goal [Kai Havertz]We also have a block of important players from Bayern Munich who won the last edition of the Champions League. We’re talking about athletes who always want to win and will never be happy if they don’t, regardless of whether they are two or 15 points behind their opponents. They get furious when they don’t win and always ask for more from their teammates.“said the Portuguese-German coach, who also lists two great Mannschaft figures.
“I would say that Kimmich is one of the greatest figures of this team.who plays not only as a defensive midfielder, but also sometimes as a right-back. He epitomizes Germany’s ambitions and is a key player in the center of midfield. He is also very tactically developed and does a great job with dead balls. Müller is also one of the leaders in this collection.… You could even say that these two players are the coach’s extra time on the team.“- said the assistant coach of Leverkusen, who believes that the German public opinion should have great respect for Portugal.
“They look at us with respect, but this is not the respect we deserve. There could and should be more. I remember when Portugal beat a European, the Germans and even the coach himself wondered how the national team achieved this achievement. Not only because of the way we play, but also because of the path to the finals with more approachable opponents. In Germany, Portugal continues to shrink to Cristiano Ronaldo. He is a global figure who continues to give him full attention. When the draw was over, the headlines were the same: Germany playing CR7. In this country, the breeder looks at Portugal with much more respect than public opinion. Here it is acceptable for Germany to qualify for the next stage, ahead of Portugal.“- said the 37-year-old coach.
Succession in Germany, Andre Silva and Renato Sanchez
Miguel Moreira was born in Germany, married to a German woman, has dual citizenship, and his professional career, almost his entire professional career, was spent on German soil as an assistant coach, first in Dortmund (under the age of 17 and under 19). levels), then jump over to Stuttgart and return to Signal Iduna Park again.
Meanwhile, he was in Genk, Belgium to complete his Leverkusen experience and keep his short-term future a secret. However, allowing to foresee that it will follow in Germany.
“I feel very good in this assistant role and this is where I can help the coaching team and the players. My strong point is languages as I speak five fluently. [inglês, português, alemão, francês e espanhol]which helps a lot in communication between the players and the head coach, because it is not easy to work with the translators, because they do not know how to say football, ”said Miguel Moreira, describing some of the training rules in German soil.
“Here we pay great attention to the school curriculum, not least because few people reach a professional level. In terms of training, here in Germany they both play with three center-backs as well as a four-back line, so they work on different systems from the youth team. On a tactical level, this is a complete package, which is very different from what happens in Belgium, where children work on a 4-3-3 system. In Germany, they improve the technical part, the vision of the game, the foresight of the movements, as well as the mental part, ”he began with the explanation of the Portuguese-German coach, and then described how the Germans justify the failure.
“When you lose the game, it’s very easy to talk about a lack of commitment, struggle or dedication, because in Germany you work to be perfect and demand nothing less. In this country, they do not lose because of tactical problems, but because of problems with mentality or because the players did not give everything that they had.“, – stressed Miguel Moreira.
In this conversation, the Leverkusen coach also praised the transfer of some Portuguese players to the Bundesliga, namely Renato Sánchez, which ended in a gray.
“Each case is different and I don’t know if this is a common problem. Renato Sánchez came to Germany at the time at the age of 19 and it is not easy to get to Bayern and adapt to one of the best teams in the world. When a football player comes to this country so young, he has to overcome several obstacles, but I usually say that anyone who adapts to the Bundesliga can play in any league in the world. This is a very strong and very competitive championship. It’s not normal when the first one comes on the field last to win, it’s always a difficult game, because all teams are very technically advanced, ”said the coach, who, on the contrary, puts Andre Silva’s question on the table.
“The move to Frankfurt only happened because something went wrong at Milan and luckily he came here and had a fantastic season. He is a very good head player but also a good kicker, very strong in aerial duels and an assassin around. Without a doubt, he can play anywhere in the world, ”added Miguel Moreira, who leaves an incentive for the Portuguese national team player, who appears overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to starting the first eleventh national team.
“All players have to be ready to play, not least because we have to keep this in mind. Five years ago. our hero came from the bank. Eder was an incredible hero and his name went down in history because of the goal he scored in the final. André Silva can also be such a player: enter and solve the game… It’s not enough to have 10 good field players, you also need a bank. And Portugal has it. We cannot forget who we are, but we have all the conditions to keep the title. And I hope that Portugal will reach the Wembley final and win, ”he concluded.
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PREVIEW
ABOUT Benfica returns to competition, after a break from national team commitments, with the reception of Chaves this Friday, March 29, at 18:00 at the Estadio da Luz, in the game of the 27th round of the championship. Betkliche League.
Already preliminary press conferencewhich took place on the Benfica campus, Roger Schmidt emphasized that the team is in good shape meet with Chaveza rival who has nothing to lose when faced with the threat of relegation.
At the start of the decisive stage of the season, the coach remembered and praised that the Reds were still fighting for three trophies (Betklić League, Portuguese Taça and Europa League) and this was necessary. “We must use this opportunity and this moment to accelerate our highest level in everything.“, emphasized Roger Schmidt, distinguished Coach's Award at the ceremony dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Club.
“We are in good shape, the first game is always demanding, but we are ready to play it.”
Roger Schmidt
What was it like preparing for this game against Chavez without any international players?
It was a typical international break, some players were with their teams, and I think it was a good opportunity for us to rest a bit and then get back to training. We did it very well and are excited to play again. Playing at home after the national team break is always a good start. All the national team players returned in good shape, a little tired, but without injuries. I'm happy with that, my biggest fear is always that they will get injured. We are in good shape, the first match is always demanding, but we are ready to play it. The decisive phase of the season begins and everything we have done over the last eight or nine months of this season had to be prepared for these weeks. We have six or seven weeks left to play, we still have three competitions to play and it really is a special season. When you can still win three trophies at the end of March, it's a very good season. Our task is to use this opportunity and this moment to accelerate to the highest level in everything. So, anything is possible. We have this expectation. For tomorrow [sexta-feira, 29 de março]Chavez and I know that this team is always difficult to play against. They are facing relegation, they have nothing to lose at our stadium. This is a good team, they have a good coach, and we have to solve this problem.
How did you feel when you left the Club’s 120th anniversary ceremony?
On Tuesday [26 de março], The gala was impressive. It always gives us a feeling of how great the Club is and how much love and passion there is in it. I'm always pleased to see that and how Benfica treats their history, former players and everything else. It's always something special and I'm so glad to be a part of it. We want to take this opportunity to please everyone around Benfica and within Benfica.
“Playing at home after the international break is always good”
Are you considering resting Otamendi and Di Maria for this game against Chavez before the two matches against Sporting? Is Ba suitable?
Of course they could rest. The question is: “Would it be beneficial for them to rest?” Both players like to play consistently and quickly. Sometimes they need a rest, like I gave Angel a few times. [Di María], when he played a lot of games in a row and there were big games ahead of us. Sometimes it makes sense to keep them out, but they are both key players for us and have performed at the highest level all season. I always have to make a decision about what is best for us and the players. Are they ready to play at this pace? They have shown this over the last 15 years. Are you ready to return to the club after the national team games and play again? They have also shown this over the past 15 years. I have no doubt that they are ready for tomorrow. [sexta-feira], play. Alex Ba is fine, we still have a little problem with load management, he had a problem and we want to be careful that it doesn't happen again. He's fine now, it was good not to play for the national team, he trained again and we tried to rest him at the right time. He's ready to play.
Di Maria has been going through a turbulent time for several days now: he and his family have received death threats. Is the player 100% physically and mentally ready for this game and the rest of the season?
What happened to him and his family shows how crazy the world is. It is catastrophic and catastrophic if something like this happens. It is clear that receiving such messages affects the player and the individual. We try to support him as best we can. He is professional and experienced enough to handle such situations, but such situations are completely difficult and rare, especially in a family. This is the worst thing that could happen, but we talked about it. He is trying to live a normal life. Of course, when something like this happens, some thoughts arise in your head, so we will try to support you as best we can.
“It’s time for all of us to show a very good attitude and performance on the field.”
In the last game of the championship, he said that a player who does what Kökçu did cannot be in the team. So, have you spoken to him? Can we expect him to be in the team for this game against Chaves?
As I said during the challenge with Casa Pia [26.ª jornada], my concern was to focus on the game. It would have been better not to mention him in this interview. He returned today [quinta-feira], we talked about it and it was actually exactly what I expected. It was not his intention to create this noise and negativity around our team. I already said before and after the Casa Pia game that I have complete confidence in him as a player, in terms of quality and also in his character. You made a mistake, this interview did no good to anyone. It was not good for us, for him and for Benfica, that's very clear. Now we have to deal with this. Even when players make mistakes, they are still my players, and sometimes I have to support them in difficult times. This is what we have to do, we've talked about it and now it's time to talk about it on the pitch. It's time for all of us, not just him, to demonstrate a very good mentality and performance in field. Everything that is not good for us, that can distract our attention a little, should be excluded. We have resolved this situation domestically and it is time to look forward. I'll be back tomorrow with the team [sexta-feira].
Kökçu was in the Turkish national team. Do you feel that your role in the national team is different from your role in Benfica?
I think I've said everything about Orkun. [Kökcü]. National teams and clubs are always different. These are different players, different tactical approaches. I don't think much about the choice. National team coaches have their own ideas, their own goals, and they must use the players as they see fit. I'm focused on what's happening here on our team, not just with Orkun. [Kökcü], but in general. Players who make it to national teams love to do it because it's a great honor for everyone. The national teams are preparing for summer competitions… These are two different things, and I am completely focused on the Club.
“Everything we did over the last eight or nine months of this season had to be prepared for these weeks.”
As for Juan Bernat, who was seen in training, will he be fit enough to contribute by the end of the season?
All of us, including himself, expected a different season. He is a very experienced player. Unfortunately, he came in with a minor injury, but he recovered and played a few minutes for us in five or six matches. Not full games, but a few minutes. He has been injured since the end of October, for five months now. I think now is not the time to think too much about next season, we need to think about it. He's working hard to get back on the field. He returned to training with the team this week, the first time in five months he has returned and we hope that he stabilizes with the workload, the football load and, of course, that he makes an impact in the last six or seven years. weeks. This is his situation at the moment. We are on a good track and we hope it will have a good impact at the end of the season.
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Social media junkie. Incurable analyst. Food enthusiast. Subtly charming travel scholar.
Social media junkie. Incurable analyst. Food enthusiast. Subtly charming travel scholar.
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