Fernando Santos provides the update on the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Euro 2016
Fernando Santos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is in the top condition, ahead of Euro 2016.
Real Madrid striker joined up with his team-mates on Sunday, and Portugal coach says he is fully charged and determined to lead in his side in France.
“He is very well physically, mentally and in terms of morale,” said Santos. “You will see it in the game [on Wednesday]. He is in the same condition as any other player.”
Fernando Santos provides the update on the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Euro 2016
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He is really motivated,” added Santos. “He was extremely motivated to win the Champions League and he is even more so now because the European title is his ambition. He is ready to take Portugal to such an important success.
Sergio Ramos is confident that defeat to Georgia will have no impact on their preparation for Euros, but feels it is the wake up call for everyone.
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“We can use this defeat to learn. It’s a bit of a wake-up call. We have to use it, but it’s better to be stung [on Tuesday] than on Monday,” he argued, AS reports.
“We’re very excited, we have to defend the trophy and we will give our maximum. I don’t think people have been discouraged by yesterday’s game, but it’s clear we have to return the affection and trust shown in us.
“There were words of encouragement after the defeat. Georgia won despite the 20,000 chances we created, but we couldn’t take any of them. They didn’t create any chances apart from the goal. We did good things. We have a week to work and to get into the best form possible.”
The debate will go on forever. It’s not just Iker or De Gea. Competition is good because it makes us better, but the Coach will decide,” the Real Madrid skipper flat-batted.