On June 23, in the second round of Group F matches at the European Championship, Turkey faced Portugal. Ahead of the game, Portugal’s manager Martinez attended a press conference.
About the Turkish team:
Martinez: Turkey is a different proposition from the Czech Republic. I don’t think the Czechs’ plan was to defend deep from the start. That was just their response to the match. We caused them a lot of problems because we controlled possession and the game.
About Turkey’s main threat:
Martinez: Turkey has talented young players alongside experienced ones. Guerreiro and Idiz, they’re young but play crucial roles. They are supported by players like Calhanoglu who bring experience. They’re very good on the ball, and their coach has organized their defense well.
About the atmosphere at the stadium:
Martinez: I believe the atmosphere will be fantastic. In their previous game, Turkey received a lot of support from their fans.
About the game strategy:
Martinez: We need to be clear about how to stop Turkey, but we also have to be ourselves. We need to control the match, create width. In their opening game, Turkey showed they can both defend and attack. Their last goal demonstrated the team’s character and attitude.
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