2024-06-24 18:01:11
Sunday, June 23 2024 – 10:56 WIB
Portugal defender Pepe on the 2024 European Cup. ANTARA/AFP/INA FASSBENDER
jpnn.com – JAKARTA – Portugal nationwide staff coach Roberto Martinez praised his participant, Kepler de Lima Ferreira alias Pepe.
Martinez mentioned Pepe was an instance of a real skilled footballer after the participant helped Portugal win 3-0 over Turkey within the second Group F match of the 2024 European Cup in Germany, Saturday (22/6).
Pepe grew to become the oldest participant to look within the European Cup on the age of 41 years 113 days. Pepe has not solely appeared, however has been a core participant within the Portugal squad since 2007 with a document of 138 caps.
“Viewers who do not know is not going to suppose that Pepe is 41 years previous,” mentioned Martinez, as reported by AFP, Sunday (23/6).
“Everyone knows, gamers most likely solely spend two hours a day coaching. “The remaining time is spent dwelling a standard life and hoping to in the future retire,” added Martinez.
Nevertheless, he continued, Pepe didn’t do this. Pepe used 24 hours to get better. “When he does not get better, he makes certain his sleep patterns are proper,” mentioned the previous Belgium and Everton coach.
The Spanish coach admires Pepe who continues to be actively finding out soccer, regardless that most of his friends have already hung up their boots.
“Every part is right down to the small print and the main focus is on enjoying for one more 12 months. Then, it is simply the love of the sport, deal with figuring out the opponent and studying the tactical facets,” added Martinez.
Portugal coach Martinez mentioned Pepe was an instance of a real skilled footballer.
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