Euro 2024, Rafael Leao wary of Turkey. But remains confident

Rafael Leao’s words ahead of Turkey-Portugal

During an interview given directly from Portugal’s training camp, Rafael Leao, among other topics, dwelt on the challenge that awaits his national team against Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey in the second day of Group F. In addition, the AC Milan outfielder also commented on his ambitions in this European championship.

"Calhanoglu makes the difference, he has so much quality, he shoots well and is dangerous. I know him well, we played several times together at Milan. We will also have to pay attention to Arda Guler and Yilmaz. It will be a very important game against a team that has players capable of making a difference. We have studied the coach's instructions for tomorrow and I think it will be a completely different match than the one with the Czech Republic, but the goal è the same: to win!" debuted Portugal’s outfielder.

"I prepared well, also mentally, becauseè playing with the Portugal jersey è a pride. My goal è to do a good European both on a team and personal level. In the group thereè a good atmosphere, we get along well between those who è are more experienced and those who è are younger, this I think makes the difference" added the Milan number 10.

"I think I did a good first half. In the second I dropped a little bit. My teammates who came in brought moreù energy. I don’t know if I will be a starter against Turkey, but I am ready to contribute in any case. We have young people with a lot of qualityà like Pedro Neto, Chico Conceicao and Diogo Jota. We have a very strong national team" concluded Rafael Leao.