Portugal’s last test before the European Championship ended in a draw (1-1), but the match against Australia left Francisco Neto feeling good.
The national coach liked what he saw, especially in terms of possession of the ball by the corner team, but he also did not shy away from pointing out what should be improved.
“We always want to have the ball, it’s our DNA, but we also know that we play against great teams and there are times when that’s not possible. Today we were clearly superior in that aspect, we managed to have more ball, and whenever we are competent to have the ball, we will want that.
I think we can improve our finishing. We have to continue the attack to the last third».
Regarding the European Championship, which will take place next July, Francisco Neto expects great difficulties. “The European Championship will be very difficult, with a very high level of demand. There’s still a lot of time to go, we have a lot of training ahead and a lot to grow. Let’s continue our work, that’s just what we’re focused on at the moment”, he stressed.
Regarding the injury to Jessica Silva, who was replaced at the start of the second half and who left the pitch at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, in Estoril, in tears, the national coach was cautious: “I still don’t have information about the state Jessica Silva’s clinic. Of course, we always want to count on all the players and we will wait for the reassessment.”
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