Portugal will face Georgia in the final round of the UEFA Europa League group stage in the early hours of June 27, Beijing time, and the team's striker Felix responded to the recent controversy surrounding his playing time in a pre-match press conference and expressed his anticipation for future matches.
Felix began by dismissing the rumors of discord with manager Roberto Martinez as "lies" and said it was disrespectful to him, the coach and the national team as a whole. He emphasized that he had always approached matches and training in a professional manner and respected all the coach's decisions.
Talking about the missing parts of his career, Felix said that he is always trying to improve and contribute to the team. He is a firm believer in never giving up, even when the going gets tough, and looks forward to more victories in the future.
In response to coach Martinez's decision, Felix said he is used to the situation and knows how to deal with it. He emphasized that he will do his best to help the team whenever he is needed.
Felix also expressed his anticipation of potentially becoming a starter, but he doesn't see it as a defining moment, but rather the result of a series of games building up. He wants to play to help the team and prove his worth.
Speaking about the match against Georgia, Felix said that the Portuguese team has studied Georgia thoroughly and knows their strengths and weaknesses. He expects it to be a tough match as Georgia is a combative team, but they are ready for it.
