Portugal coach: “Leao is fundamental for us, he gave us a lot already in the first two matches”

The coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez, spoke on the eve of the round of 16 match of the European Championship which the Portuguese team will play tomorrow at 9pm against Slovenia. He will be available to the technical commissioner again Rafael Leaowho missed the last match of the group against Georgia due to a suspension. Tomorrow the talented Rossoneri striker could be on the pitch and even as a starter.

These are the statements of his coach in the press conference: “It is our responsibility to put Rafael in the best positions, to give him space so that he can practice his football. But I was very impressed, he gave us a lot in the first two games, especially with Turkey. He has been very consistent, he is doing his best and he is training very well. His talent is fundamental for us and makes us better”.