Nigeria national team head coach Jose Peceiro took time to analyze the situation in the Portuguese national team and share his thoughts on Roberto Martínez’s tenure as head coach, Soccernet.ng reported.
Despite having the best players in the world, Portugal failed to make a big impression at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as the former European champions were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Martinez, the former Belgian national team manager, has been appointed as Portugal’s new coach, with Peseiro clearly supporting the team’s talent and the new coach.
In an interview with AS (according to the record), Peceiro insisted on patience with Roberto Martínez’s actions.
Despite criticism of the team’s style of play, Martinez led Portugal to six consecutive wins without conceding a goal.
Peceiro said, “It’s not easy to play beautiful, attacking football. We have to give Roberto Martínez time to organize an attacking team.” It’s not just about talent; He argued that the combination of characteristics is also important. Currently he is conducting further experiments and developments. ”
Peseiro continued to highlight the Portugal national team’s immense talent, with players such as Bernardo Silva, Vicinha, Bruno Fernandes, Parinha and Danilo going on to play for Europe’s top clubs.
The Super Eagles coach also praised emerging talents Antonio Silva and Inacio and predicted that they will join the elite team soon.
He also named FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as a future world-class talent.
“Bernardo (Silva) is playing for City and could have gone to Barcelona like they said. Vicinha is at PSG and Bruno (Fernandes) is at United. What more could you ask for? Parinha could have gone to Bayern and PSG still has Danilo. I’m not sure there is a team with more players from Europe’s best clubs than Portugal. .
“Antonio Silva and Inacio are competing as the best central defenders in Europe and they are two kids who will soon play in a great team. There is also FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. But he will definitely be the best in the world. With this potential, he can win the next European Championship.”
Despite the influx of young talent, Peceiro emphasized the continued presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains a dominant force even at the age of 37.
Peseiro strongly supported Ronaldo and declared, “He is the one who will score the goals.” Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the best in his position. He has a quality team that gives him goals and that’s what he does best. ”
Peseiro led the Super Eagles to a 4-0 victory over Portugal in a friendly in Lisbon last November.
