Trincão on few minutes with Martínez, praises another Sporting star | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão was chosen to speak with journalists at the press conference previewing Portugal - Ireland, which will be held at Alvalade Stadium. The winger from Sporting discussed the few minutes he has had with the National Team under Roberto Martínez, and also recalled the journey of Geovany Quenda, who is serving the under-21 team - the reason for his low performance at the beginning of the season was revealed.

Trincão has only 199 minutes with Martínez. Do you feel you should have other usage? What do you think needs to happen to have other usage?

"Above all, I have to be happy with these minutes because it's the appreciation of what I've done so far. Then I just have to continue doing my job to be able to have more minutes, but I'm just one more in a large group."

This season, it's almost 1000 minutes. How do you feel physically?

"I always feel prepared. I work hard for it. Nowadays I have to focus more and more on extra football. Of course, last season was long, but it's part of the growth. I am more prepared to withstand many minutes".

The National Team returns to Alvalade, where you had a great game. It was when you started to grow a mustache... is it a talisman?

"I don't remember. Maybe. We know it's going to be a tough game, Ireland plays a lot with the heart, it's a team that seeks a lot of duels, we still have a few days to prepare the game in the best way. In any stadium in Portugal we feel the support of the fans and we have to take that to our side. I'll keep the mustache, I hope it brings luck (laughs)".

Roberto Martínez in the last year of his contract:

"It's not up to me to talk about that. It's a role for the media. I think the coach brought a lot of energy, he was the one who called me back. He trusts the players and we are confident in the coach".

There's been a lot of talk about the positive spirit:

"It comes a lot from the group, it's very strong and united. More and more we know how to live with players from rival teams. I think winning helps a lot. I think it comes a lot from the group and what we live day by day".

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that the goal was to win the World Cup. Is that added pressure?

"We have to focus on Ireland, first we have to qualify. The focus is only and solely on the game with Ireland".

Is this game to do better?

"This game is to help the team. The game is not just about goals. I'm just one more to help".

Quenda has not been called up, but has played in the under-21s. What is your comment? Given your experience, is it good to have more stages?

"Everyone has to follow their own path. Quenda is doing his very well. The coach has already said that the under-21 space is for players to grow and be prepared. I believe he will have his opportunity and will be ready".

Considering that Ireland plays a lot in duels, is it through a more imposing game that these games are won?

"It's about winning the duels, being able to mark. We know they come with a line of four. We know we have the ability to create opportunities and score goals".

First home game without Diogo Jota:

"Of course it's always different. We don't count on him physically but in another way. I believe he will give us strength. We will use this to be able to win all the games".

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