We have great respect for Armenia, and this is a great test for us. The head coach of the Portuguese team

2026 of the world In the starting round of the qualification round of the championship, the Armenian national team will compete with the Portuguese team in the "Republican" stadium after the Vazgen Sargsyan of Yerevan.

During a press conference before the game, the head coach of the Portuguese Roberto Martinez shared his expectations.

"First of all, I extend my condolences to the families and friends of the" Gloria "elevator tragedy and friends. Our team is a champion, we have won the League of Nations, and Diogu Zhota was a part of that success. His dream is responsible. It is difficult without him, but I believe that he is always with us. Each person takes mourning in a different way. Diogu Zheda was part of our victory and shaped the atmosphere of our wardrobe. He was our strength, the source of our motivation, as he sought to win the World Cup. It was difficult to get out of his loss. It was a very exciting meeting, hard, but at the same time beautiful. We must fight for the Portuguese people, as well as a diogu, and it is special.

The games between Armenia and Portugal have always been competitive. Armenia has a new coach, new approaches and different tactics. We realize their quality. Most importantly, we can neutralize Armenia's advantage at home. We will do this with our intensive game, after losing the ball, and with our quality. This will be a key factor.

I'm talking about starting staff but about players. Today is a training camp. I am satisfied with our preparation. 48 hours before the match arrived here. Players are full of energy and are focused. We have two games in 72 hours. We must reasonably manage the starting lineup for games against Armenia and Hungary. Changes are possible. Nunu Tarearsh is the only player who can adapt to our style of play. He is our 27th player in the League of Nations. The versatility of players is important. Nuni Mendesh and Joai Nevesh can play in different positions. For example, Joau Nevesh can act as a defender without a ball. This will be important in tomorrow's game.

Should always strive for victory. Show the highest level in every game. We did so in the qualifying round of the European Championship, where we won all the games, as well as in the League of Nations. It is important to stay focused and maintain discipline. We will appreciate our whole way in the end.

This is an unusual qual stage with just six games where there is no right to error. The attention is focused on the whole stage, not only in the games against Armenia or Hungary. In October, we want to receive the support of our fans, and for that we need to be fully focused, "Martinez said.

- How important is the election round to start with a game against Armenia, given that this is the farthest trip to Portugal at this stage?

- There is not much to say. We have to adapt. We have great respect for Armenia, and this is a great test for us. The team arrived two days before the game, making another program to arrive in Armenia two days soon. The team is very focused. We respect Armenia deeply. We need to remember that in two of the last three games, we played here, which emphasizes the difficulties that we are expected in tomorrow's play.

- What are the players of the Portuguese team? Many of them took part in the League of Nations, the World Club Championship, and had very little vacation ...

- Everything you mentioned is the challenges of international football. I started in 2016, about ten years ago, and this is one of the inevitable aspects of international football. Whoever acts at this level must be ready for such situations. The team meets these requirements, players overcome all difficulties and restrictions on the international football calendar.

- Cristiano Ronaldo has made any information about the latest games in Armenia.

- No. There are many different aspects from the new coach. A great atmosphere is expected with passionate and emotional fans. Having a new coach also causes some expectations. Tomorrow we can expect some tactical innovations.

- Is it that Armenia has a new coach, has made a difference in preparation for this game?

- I expect the same as the other teams have shown in games against Portugal. However, when the coach changes, the emotional side is of great importance. Our main challenge is now changing the mindset after the victory in the Nations League. That's what we want to do tomorrow.

There are many aspects that remain unchanged, regardless of whether the coach works at the club or the team, because they are derived from the coach approach. I know him yet when he worked at his last club, and on the basis of that experience I would analyze tomorrow's game. The success he had in that club is also an important factor. He deeply knows his players for this game.

Both teams had an equal time to prepare, so this is not an advantage or flaw. The Armenian national team will show a lot of competitiveness on the field, and we must meet that level. We must express our personality against the Armenian team, which will have full support of his fans tomorrow.

- Portugal is considered a favorite, but the game will start from 0: 0, and both teams must prove their advantage on the field. What will be the result of acceptable to Portugal, and what effect will you surprise after 90 minutes?

- It is for fans to talk about the results. I'm focused solely on the team's game. It is the game that determines the final result. Naturally, I will accept any results of the game tomorrow.

It should be reminded that the Armenia-Portugal match will take place on September 6.