Roberto Martinez is convinced that Slovenia will not be without chances at Euro 2024: “You can go there to enjoy yourselves. And why not go further?”
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History will record: after an impressive 11 consecutive victories, Roberto Martinez suffered his first defeat as the manager of Portugal in Ljubljana. In the Stožice Stadium, his team failed to score for the first time. The Slovenians celebrated with a 2-0 win and even impressed the Portuguese coach. Roberto Martinez was full of praise for the home team after the match.
“Firstly, I want to emphasize the following: we don’t like to lose. We go into every game with a clear desire and goal to win. But it’s all part of the process of preparing for the Euro. Even defeats. Slovenia defended very well. Decisively, focused. Very precise, without mistakes,” Roberto Martinez said after the match in the packed Stožice Stadium, which Cristiano Ronaldo left with a raised middle finger.
The Spaniard, who previously managed Belgium as well, emphasized that Slovenia didn’t surprise him: “No, not really. Slovenia was just as we expected it to be. It’s a well-organized team. Everyone knew exactly what their roles and tasks were. Playing with two strikers, excellent combination.”
But what about Euro 2024? Portugal will aim for the final victory there, but where does Roberto Martinez see Slovenia? “You can go to the Euros to enjoy yourselves. And why not go further? Don’t limit yourselves in expectations. You have a good mix of experienced and younger players. There are three games in the tournament, and it depends on how your team adapts. I wish you all the best of luck,” concluded the Spanish expert.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
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