The head coach of the Portuguese national team, Jorge Jesus, commented on his team’s victory in the Nations League match against Wales (1:0).

“There are times when I know that one or two people take the wrong position so that I want to know, and I try to get ahead of them, ask them to change and change with all my respect. Why is a coach not a coach, and it is important to understand what the game expects?.

We spoiled the first 15-20 years. I have developed the defense strategy of the enemy, respecting the fact that they will lose from three predators, and not from another attacker. I gave the insertions of Vitinya and Ruben to occupy different positions, and it was important for us to consolidate their group in the center. Then they came to their senses and the remaining 30 minutes of the first half were an hour before we scored a goal, and this was our greatest thrill.

In the other half, the opponent gave up at least one shot on goal - and also, I think VAR missed a shot that could potentially lead to a goal, because the attacker had played with his hand. In any case, those who are important are the ones who, having lost my satisfaction, play in defense. For standards, against a strong team, we played well and did not allow our opponent to often enter the penalty area or create a lot of chances - they had two such goals. This ensured our victory.

The process of forming a team idea includes a number of aspects. At the moment, the least worrying thing is the defense warehouse, and we focused on it almost every day: one day was dedicated to theory, and the other - practice.

Of course, the result is always important, so everything that comes from it is analyzed. I analyze, based on the result, what was important, and I also analyze whether we didn’t win. Marvel: we played against Wales, what a difference it made with just one shot on goal, one shot at the goal.. In defense, the team was able to secure victory. It was important not to miss it, because it always brings us closer to victory. I think that for the first time they played well.

Replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo? There was no planned replacement - it was dictated by the. I have lost 25 armor, and I would like one fresh gravel to take an active part in the development of the attack. Perhaps, technically, I did not have the same level of mastery in attack as Volodya Cristiano, but I knew that Goncalo would provide the liquidity for our first line of defense, which was very important. By the way, I have already earned it, besides, technically there are not so many moments. If ever I am satisfied with the team,” quote Jesus Record.

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