Portugal cannot take World Cup qualification for granted, says coach | Malay Mail

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LISBON, March 23 — Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his side cannot afford to be complacent as they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan in Turin tomorrow as the clear favourites to finish top of their group. Having guided Portugal to win their first European...

Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021 10:36 PM MYT

Having guided Portugal to win their first European Championship in 2016, Santos said his side had reason to believe they could go all the way in Qatar in 2022 but stressed the importance of preparing properly for their qualifiers. “Portugal has the quality, ability and organization to fight to win any tournament so we have to make sure we get there. It would be a tremendous mistake to take it for granted that we will get to the World Cup before starting qualifying.

Portugal visit Serbia next Saturday before heading to Luxembourg for their third qualifier in Group A, which also contains Ireland.

 

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