Uzbekistan national team coach Fabio Cannavaro shared his perspective ahead of the clash against Cristiano Ronaldo and his squad. Today at 17:00 UTC, Uzbekistan will face Portugal in the second round of Group K at the World Cup.
“We are preparing to face one of the best teams in the tournament. They boast one of the finest midfield lines in the world and one of football’s greatest forwards in history. We have to play, and above all, we must play as a united team. Without cohesion and unity, we stand no chance,” Cannavaro emphasized.
“When we stay focused and compact, we can stand up to any opponent. We are not here just to defend. We have the tools to create chances. But we also understand that a single mistake at this level can be fatal. We have nothing to lose. This is our first World Cup.”
“Ronaldo scores in any situation—free kicks, counterattacks, even from corners. But Portugal is not just Ronaldo. They have excellent players, even on the bench. This is a team that likes to dominate possession and control the game. We know that the longer the match goes on, the more nervous they will become, and that is something we can exploit.”
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