Nuno Gomes minimized the difficulties of the expected clash with Germany in quarter finals

In a press conference, which began in some strange due to the fact that both Petit and Nuno Gomes refuse further situation in the National Selection following the announcement of the departure of Chelsea for Scolari, the Portuguese captain of the team did not fail to ensure that both as the players are concentrated in the breeder they are doing in Switzerland.

"It was decided among players not speak more of that matter. We talked about what had been talking about. The players are focused on who are here to do and also mister," stressed the advanced Benfica, ensuring that "the environment is equal , All quiet "as was previously.

Still, Nuno Gomes has left the praise Scolari. "It's a friendly coach with the players, with great human qualities. A good psychological, which is good for us," said the Portuguese player, when questioned by an English journalist.

Statements of Eusebius, the state that lacked the Selection "an end-of-launches seriously" were also discussed by Nuno Gomes, who minimized the controversy load of them. "The Eusebius is the 'king' is the biggest, was the biggest in the world. We talked with us and is my friend. The modern football is different from the time when Eusebio played. It was topic of conversation, playing with him, so There was no type of problem, "said the forward, concluding:" I would like to have the Eusebius playing next to me but ... "

As for the game with Switzerland, to be held tomorrow, Nuno Gomes admitted that the thought of the players have been more on meeting the quarter-finals. "We will not hide that it is in thought, but the game of tomorrow we will not want to lose it. The team that comes into vai playing field for doing a good job," assured.

"Our first objective was achieved and now all teams will be more difficult. Everything that comes is good but our goal is to reach the final. We will be concentrated first in who will be our opponent in the quarter-finals , We have yet to go before reaching the final, "he added.

Nuno Gomes also minimized the difficulties of the expected clash with Germany in the quarter-finals. "In Euro'2004, to reach the final had to go to England and Holland. The World did the same. There is always great teams. We are not afraid of anyone, we will have to play. What perhaps we should confront them and more nothing, "stressed.

Stressing not yet know who play vai front of Switzerland, Nuno Gomes has no doubt that whoever does so vai give your best. "The team that enters, vai come with the same determination as in previous games. The players are here because they have value and will give its best", recalled.

Asked about the statements by Ricardo, who spoke on the prophets of doom hovering over the National Selection, Nuno Gomes said that has to be the companion to say who they are but not ceased to remember: "Most journalists, like most Portuguese , Are twisted by the selection ... but there are people who do not like the success of others. Not only in football as in life, but I do not know who they are saying ... "
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