Portugal midfielder Vitinha mentioned on Saturday his proficient aspect had been filled with high quality however denied they had been favorites for the World Cup.
Recent from profitable back-to-back Champions League titles with Paris Saint-Germain, Vitinha is joined by his membership teammate Joao Neves and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes in a high-octane midfield.
In assault, Cristiano Ronaldo is raring to go for his sixth World Cup and Portugal can name on youthful skills Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Rafael Leao.
“We all know that we now have quite a lot of high quality and expertise, with gamers in large golf equipment… however on paper, which means nothing,” Vitinha mentioned at a press convention after Portugal held their first coaching session at their base in Palm Seaside, Florida.
“I’d say we’re contenders, certainly, we’re a robust squad. However I would not say that we’re favourites.”
Vitinha mentioned regardless of a protracted season, he felt “excellent, bodily and mentally”.
Portugal kick off their match towards the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston earlier than enjoying Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group Okay.
