More to Portugal and Wales than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, says Santos
Portugal‘s Euro 2016 semi final tie is much more than Real Madrid‘s Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Fernando Santos.
Real Madrid pair has played an influential role for their teams to guide them to the Semi finals of Euro 16, but Santos believes importance of other players can not be undermined.
More to Portugal and Wales than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, says Santos
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Portugal manager has hailed Ronaldo’s leaderships qualities, but feels absence of William Carvalho and Raphael Guerreiro for his side and Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies could have big impact on Wednesday’s game.
“Cristiano Ronaldo sets an example as captain of this side,” Santos told reporters. “He’s doing a great job, he wants to win. We’re going to face a great team. The battle between Ronaldo and Bale isn’t going to decide the game.
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“While Wales don’t have [Aaron] Ramsey and [Ben] Davies, we’re without William Carvalho too. Andre Gomes is fit, [Raphael] Guerreiro isn’t, but he should be for the game.”
I’m not surprised by anything that Wales have done,” he added. “Just look at their qualifying campaign, they have quality players.
“Wales play like there is no tomorrow and they give everything on the pitch.
“They are a great side, they’re organised, with a coach who knows exactly what they need to do.”
Selecão coach has warned his players to improve in order to qualify for the final of Euro 2016.
“We definitely can improve, there’s room to,” Santos noted. “Perfection doesn’t exist, we may and want to improve.
Getting here is no dream, because I fully trust in my team’s quality. I believe we can reach the final, but we need to win the semi first.
“It will be a very tough game, but I am convinced that we will win.”