Euro 2024 preview: Portugal and Germany
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3.PORTUGAL(GROUP F) Roberto Martinez will get yet another chance to deliver some silverware for another talent-rich nation. The Spaniard was in charge of Belgium’s golden generation but only had a semi-final to show for it in 2018. Portugal present a real threat for any opposition. Portugal are the only side to win all their qualifying games albeit against weaker sides. Their first real test against a top side under Roberto Martinez was their 2-1 friendly loss to Croatia on Saturday.A result that keeps them level-headed ahead of the group games. Tactically, Roberto Martinez has played with two formations, 3-4-3 and a 4-3-3. The later has been used in the past few games, an indication that Martinez may well favour an expansive formation for the tournament. But knowing him, he will certainly prioritize defensive solidity in the tournament. They have an array of talent especially out wide. Diogo Dalot, Joâo Cancelo and Nuno Mendes offer Martinez countless flexibility from full...