Xinhua News Agency, Doha, November 27 (Reporter Liu Di, Zhang Zewei) the coach of Uruguay team Diego Alonso said at the pre-match press conference on the 27th that the team has its own “weapons”, have confidence to block the Portuguese team.
Uruguay will challenge the Portuguese team led by Ronaldo (Ronaldo) in Group H of the World Cup in Qatar on 28th. In the 2016 World Cup, Uruguay defeated its opponent by 2:1.
Alonso said: “No match is exactly the same. Portugal is still one of the strongest teams. They have excellent players and coaches, which can pose a threat to any opponent. On the other hand, we also have our own weapons. The opponent is different from four years ago, and we have changed. If you fight again, anything can happen.”
Uruguay drew South Korea at 0:0 in the first round of the group match. Veteran Cavani did not enter the starting line-up, but appeared in the second half as a substitute. Some media questioned whether Alonso had reservations or underestimated the South Korean team.
Alonso said: “Maybe everyone has a starting line-up in mind. I must have sent players who I think are in the best state. For example, veteran Goding, the last time everyone saw that he performed very well.”
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