“Francisco Conceição can offer what sets him apart from other wingers” | OneFootball

Francisco Conceição came on in Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo and could be included in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s 6:00 p.m. match against Uzbekistan.

Israel Dionísio, the coach who guided the winger through FC Porto’s youth ranks, believes the Juventus player could play an important role against the Asian side. “Francisco is always an asset, because he is an aggressive player on the ball, competitive, resilient, and that identity of his can influence an entire game plan. In my view, the first match is always difficult, given all the circumstances, both physical and mental, but the truth is that we are all expecting something more. And that is what he can offer. He can provide what sets him apart from the other wingers. He is a natural agitator, direct and purposeful, with a very effective dribble. That was what was missing while he was not yet on the pitch, given the excessive sideways play we produced,” he said.

“It always depends on the game strategy and on who plays alongside him, both out wide and in the inside spaces. We must always pay attention to the relationships on the pitch. For me, the best players should always play, the ones who are in the best condition at this stage of the season,” the coach also stressed. “He is very powerful in his bursts of speed and changes of direction, very strong in one-on-one dribbling. He has a way of taking on his opponents that sets him apart from many other wingers; he is a player who operates on the flank opposite to his stronger foot, can cut inside and shoot, but can also go outside and provide an assist,” Israel Dionísio said.

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