In the upcoming 3rd round of the UEFA Europa League group stage on October 13 at 02:45 GMT, Portugal will face Poland on the road.
.. Ahead of the match, Portugal's central midfielder Bruno Fernandes (B fee) attended a press conference to give his thoughts on the upcoming match and a range of topics.
Talking about rivals Poland
, B Faye said they have a number of strong players, with physicality and set-piece ability being their biggest weapons. He emphasized that Portugal will need to find a way to offset Poland
of these strengths to ensure a good performance in the competition.
On a personal level, B Faye admits that he is going through a less positive phase, especially at club level where he has yet to score a goal. However, he said that international match days are a good opportunity for him personally to improve his form. He showed a good level of performance in the national team and appreciated the support and help from his teammates. He is confident that once he returns to his club, he will try to improve and rediscover his scoring touch.
In addition, B Faye talked about the integration of newcomers in the national team. He recalled his shyness and the help of his seniors when he first joined the national team and said that he now plays the role of making the newcomers enjoy the game and helping them grow. On the question of whether Sporting Portugal boss Ruben Amorim is ready to coach in England, B Faye spoke highly of his readiness, saying that he has shown the ability to be ready.
Speaking about the reunion with Diogo Costa, B Fay said it was just a rivalry in the game and there was no resentment. He believes that the team atmosphere is very healthy and the players are comfortable. With United's momentum at a delicate level, B Faye said that playing for the national team made him feel very comfortable and positive. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between different moments and turning negatives into positives.
Finally, for Poland
With the defensive capabilities of the five-guard formation, B Faye said that Portugal needs to be patient to break through the opponent's defense. He mentioned that the team has studied the strengths of their opponents and emphasized the need to remain patient and get the ball out in order to look for shooting opportunities when in possession of the ball. He also recalled the experience of winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 and said that the current team is equally eager to achieve that again. For Poland.
Oyedele, who plays for Manchester United's ladder in the squad, was highly rated by B Fee and predicted that he will get his chance against Portugal.
