Vitinha: My defense, confrontation, etc. need to improve; Portugal targets the World Cup

Hupu, October 13th: Portugal national team midfielder Vitinha attended the pre-match press conference against Hungary.

"Despite the victory, we still need to do more in terms of the overall system. We have emphasized what we did not do well. I know I did not score. If I can score to help the team, that would be better."

Talking about offensive issues

"Sometimes, facing the low defense, I We will have more difficulties. Hungary also defends in the low post, but they always look forward to counterattacks. We know what he will do to us."

Zidane praised Vitinha

"He is obviously a role model for everyone in football. Even more so. He's been important and I'm glad. I have to move on. Improve yourself as much as possible. "

Talking about his Golden Globe Award ranking

"This is always very subjective, and part of it is personal opinion. I'm happy, I was happy. None of this would be possible without the team's efforts. I am very happy and grateful to everyone who helped me.

Very happy. If one day I can do better, that would be even better. Nothing has changed and I am happier every day. So do my family and friends. "

Maybe Portugal will advance tomorrow. After qualifying for the World Cup, is there any greater motivation?

"There is no doubt about it. We are very clear about it, so Portugal already knows very well what its goals are.

This has become a habit. We have developed this habit, but it is not easy. We have a great opportunity to make the international break in November easier. We will go all out."

Speaking of Portugal before being defeated by Morocco The question of knockout...

"That's a good question. There are so many games that I don't know if I can arrange a match against a South American team. That would be a good option. Personally, I enjoy and am interested in playing against teams from other continents. That would be different because the knockout rounds could have been against European teams."

You said you have to keep working hard. Currently, what do you think is the strongest part of your game?

"I don't like to talk too much about what I am good at. Let me start with what I don't do well. On defense, I can improve because I always try to do my best. Not only in offense, but also in confrontation. I don't like to talk about my strengths. What I am best at is obvious to others."

What are you talking about? Are you thinking about the World Cup? Are your expectations high?

"I think we should not hide anything, nor should we put the cart before the horse. We have a lot of good players in the team. We must aim high. Responsibility requires us to do so. As I said, we must stay calm and take one step at a time.

We must ensure promotion. We must think about tomorrow's game first and then the World Cup. I think this team must set its sights on bigger goals."

You played in the United States (Club World Cup) and encountered a lot of setbacks there. Do you think the team's organization needs improvement?

"We always pursue the best. We will do everything we can to play the best football. We ask for the best conditions, and they will do their best."

The Portuguese team played a game with every opponent in the World Cup preliminaries. Which game is the hardest?

"Good question. They are different teams. We played against Ireland in the last few days and that made it difficult for us. If I had to answer, I would say Hungary because they gave us a lot of trouble.

They scored two goals. It's an away game and it's a tough environment. We have to be very careful and aware of that. We have the ability to win this game."