Euro 2024, Nuno Mendes issues challenge to France and Kylian Mbappé

Nuno Mendes’ words ahead of Portugal-France

After defeating Slovenia on penalty kicks, Portugal will face off in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals against France, which beat Belgium narrowly thanks to a Vertonghen auotgoal. On the eve of the match, Portuguese flanker Nuno Mendes wanted to charge his side and issue a challenge to Kylian Mbappé, with whom he played until the end of this season with PSG.

"They have players of the highest level, but we are not to be outdone. We have to do everything we can to nullify France’s strengths and play our game. The fact that they have not yet found a goal on action è good for us, è a good indicator, but we still must not let our guard down, becauseè they have players who can find the goal at any time" debuted the Portuguese side as quoted on "ESPN".

"I don’t think Kylian will play on my flank, but if I have to face him I am prepared. I train every day for these moments and we are prepared to face them. I will giveò my best to limit Dembelé as well, who è a player I know well since we play together in PSG" continued the 2002-born fullback.

"Ronaldo and Mbappé are players of the highest level, excellent, who can make a difference at any time. I shared the locker room with both of them and è it was a pleasure to play with both of them. They are incredible, because from one moment to the next they can make an impact" added the PSG lateral about the two star players.

"After the missed penalty, è it was a difficult moment for Cristiano. We are all here to help and he needed to feel our support and trust. We are a very united group and this gave us even more strength, so much so that Diogo è managed to save three consecutive penalties. With Slovenia è it was a moment we won’t easily forget, but it’s not è over yet" Nuno Mendes commented.