João Félixa striker for Atlético Madrid but returning from his loan to Barcelona, attended the press conference with the coach of PortugalRoberto Martínez, for the preview of the match against Georgia in the third round of the Euro 2024 group stage, scheduled for tomorrow at 8pm. Starting from the uncomfortable question about his presumed long face due to the lack of minutes in this European Championship and the anger towards the coach: “I saw the news, but it’s clearly a lie, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. It’s a lack of respect for my name and that of the coach, as well as for the national team in general”, the first words collected by Record.
How do you deal with the decisions Martínez has made so far?
“I manage them well. Unfortunately or fortunately, I have been affected by this situation in the clubs I have played for and it has been good for me to know how to react to these situations. I am here, I am one more, and whenever they need me I will be there to help in any way I can.”
The player who comes to the press room is the starter the next day. Does he have good feelings?
“There have been times when it hasn’t happened, I don’t want to launch rockets before the party. But I think so, that the coach will make some changes and I hope to be in the starting eleven to be able to help the national team.”