While the Portuguese national team met on Monday, Diogo Dalot attended a press conference four days before the match against Slovakia. He particularly pointed to his role in the selection as well as the possibility of Portugal reaching the ideal qualifying stage.
Are you ready to play left-back in the absence of Rafael Guerrero and Nuno Mendes?
“I am ready to represent my country in any position. If the coach intends to make me play left-back, I will be ready. I take this opportunity to send all my support to Guerrero and Nuno, and I hope they will return as soon as possible.” »
The result was a just peace for Portugal
“ Qualification should be ensured as soon as possible so that you do not have to do the calculations. We must not look back; What we did was positive, and I think that’s where our attention should be. I think we’re all focused on that. We want to represent the selection well and I think the Portuguese people are proud of our results. »
Achieving the perfect qualifying stage?
” Our biggest goal will always be to win, but if we can do that by not conceding any goals and scoring a lot, it will be great for everyone. »
Calling Joao Neves
” We just arrived, and we haven’t had a chance to be together. I’ve lived through what he’s going through now, and it makes me a little worried. He has all the qualities to be here. »
Lessons learned from the first match against Slovakia (a painful one-goal win)?
” It was a complicated match there. We knew they were a good team and playing at home would give them extra motivation. We had difficulty getting out under their pressure. We will try to correct some of the mistakes we made, while staying focused on what we need to do and our qualities. I have confidence in us and our ability to win. »
