The midfielder Bernardo Silva assumed, this Sunday, that he did not know what to expect from Uruguay, in the second day of Group H of the 2022 World Cup in Russia, but he was confident in the “base built so that Portugal can go far”. . And he guaranteed that, more than individual exhibitions, his concern is the collective victory.
“Uruguay is right. We do not know if he seeks to press higher or if he comes to give more game initiative. It is different from Ghana and it is preparing for any scenario. They can take the initiative and eventually take a risk, or start pressing right away. React in the best way to the difficulties that they put us”, he declared during the press conference before the game on Monday, at the Estádio Lusail.
However, regardless of how Diego Alonso’s team performs, the England Manchester City player is confident in the foundations built so far by the Portuguese. “The base that this selection has been building is the right foundation for us to go far in this competition???????? We remain confident with the work we have been doing “, he said.
The South American midfielder Fede Valverde, who stood out at the service of Real Madrid, was praised by the Portuguese, who highlighted his qualities. “A difficult player to stop, who works a lot for the team, very physically strong and whom we know well. He is currently one of the best midfielders in the world, not only with the ball but also without the ball, as he sacrifices himself to create space for his teammates. He obviously can create some difficulties, ”he analyzed.
Bernardo Silva also set the tone to nullify Uruguay’s adversities, specifically when Portugal finally lost possession of the ball. ????????[Precisamos] of safety in circulation, of having a reaction to the lossknow that we are attacking and, if we lose the ball, control the players behind, who are dangerous and can do damage”, he explained.
Asked about a possible decrease in his importance in the game in Portugal, the midfielder was clear: “I try to respond on the field to what the game demands. I was satisfied with my performance against Ghana because I believe that when the team needed me, I was there. If I score fewer goals or if I make fewer assists, shots and dribbles, that has little relevance. I want Portugal to win.????????
Source: Observadora
