Bruno Fernandes threatens Slovenia that Portugal is prepared to “hurt” them in the Euro 2024 battle.

PORTUGAL vs SLOVENIA: The two teams will meet in Frankfurt just over three months after Slovenia emerged victorious in a neutral match between the two nations. Fernandes believes that this victory will be advantageous for Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes has issued a warning to Slovenia, a newcomer to the Euros, that they may have inadvertently provided Portugal with the ideal preparation for their last-16 match.

For the first time, the minnows have advanced to the knockout stages of a major tournament with a goalless draw against England, and they are presently on a nine-game unbeaten streak.

One of those matches was a 2-0 victory over Portugal in the first-ever meeting between the countries in a friendly in Ljubljana in March. Manchester United captain Fernandes believes that result will provide him and his team with a clear understanding of what to expect.

Fernandes stated, “We hold this team in high regard due to the exceptional quality of its players.” “We had a friendly match in which they defeated us, and this has to keep us on our toes.”

“We have a concept of what we can accomplish.” Although I did not participate in the friendly, we have discussed the game in recent days, and I have viewed the game. It is advantageous for us to possess the images from that event. We have had the opportunity to evaluate what we can do differently to cause them harm, despite the fact that they played an exceptional game.

Fernandes, the marathon man, was excluded from Portugal’s final group stage match, a 2-0 loss to Georgia. However, he will be back in Frankfurt to participate in his 61st match for both his club and country since the commencement of the most recent Premier League season.

However, he has dispelled concerns regarding fatigue and has stated that he actually derives pleasure from participating in an excessive number of matches, as it helps him maintain his rhythm. He elaborated on his methods for consistently performing, stating, “Maybe it’s a combination of rest and frequent power naps.” That is beneficial.

“I derive pleasure from the perpetual competition.” Occasionally, I will consult with the technical personnel to determine the optimal balance and perform at my highest level. However, I enjoy competition, and I believe that the mental and physical challenges of each game are better prepared for me when I participate in a competitive game every three days. Additionally, my enthusiasm for this exquisite sport ensures that I am consistently prepared to compete for my club or national team.

On his most recent appearance in the group stage victory over Turkey, Fernandes scored Portugal’s third goal, as he was assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo. Like many of Ronaldo’s actions, that assist from the Portugal captain has become one of the most fervently discussed topics on social media during the tournament. However, Fernandes claims that he was not taken aback by it.

Fernandes stated, “There are numerous images of Cristiano assisting his teammates.” “Cristiano is not solely concerned with scoring or shooting.” I stated after the game that we would have achieved the same outcome if he had taken a shot; it is simply that he would have scored. “Our primary objective is to achieve victory.”