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On the eve of the match against Portugal, Denmark coach Brien Riemer switched to ‘honest mode’ when asked about Cristiano Ronaldo. The UEFA Nations League quarter-final match will be broadcast live on Disney+ Premium this Thursday. Get the most accurate football results at livescores app.
In a press conference, the coach even highlighted the star’s finishing power, but stated that the Al Nassr striker ”is no longer the same”.
”He’s not the same anymore, but he’s become a classic 9 with a lot of quality in the box. He has a kicking technique that few have. But he’s not the only one on the team. Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leão also need to be stopped, so it’s not that easy”, he said.
Riemer also made a point of placing the Portuguese team as favorites in the match.
”They are a world class team. They have great players at every position. When you are part of the last eight teams, it doesn’t matter who you play against, because all the teams have a lot of qualities. We know they are favorites”, he pointed out.
Runners-up in Group 4 in League A, the Danes had a record of two wins, two draws and two defeats in the first phase and will open the competition at home.
The Portuguese, in turn, remain undefeated. Leaders of group 1, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team achieved four wins and two draws, in one of the best campaigns of the first phase. Stay on top of the game with ToSport.
