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Champions League winner Vitinha criticizes opponent's tactics, World Cup fitness confirmed

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Vitinha, a key player in the recent Champions League final victory, commented on the match's challenges, citing the opponent's time-wasting tactics and defensive posture.
  • Despite concerns over potential injuries to Vitinha and Dembélé after their substitutions, initial reports suggest neither player's participation in the upcoming World Cup is at risk.
  • Vitinha is a crucial member of the Portuguese national team, which is set to compete in the World Cup group stage against Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Vitinha, a standout player in the recent Champions League final, shared his thoughts on the match, highlighting the opponent's deliberate tactics to slow down play. "You have to be very patient against teams like this," Vitinha stated, adding, "Arsenal wasted a lot of time at every opportunity: on goal kicks, free kicks... They didn't make it easy for us either, as they retreated very deep in front of their goal."

Concerns arose regarding the condition of Vitinha and Dembélé following their substitutions, as neither appeared to be moving freely. However, early indications are positive, suggesting that neither the Portuguese nor the French national teams need to worry about losing these key players before the upcoming World Cup.

Vitinha is expected to be a vital asset for the Portuguese national team. Portugal is scheduled to face Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the group stage of the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.

You have to be very patient against teams like this. Arsenal wasted a lot of time at every opportunity: on goal kicks, free kicks... They didn't make it easy for us either, as they retreated very deep in front of their goal.

· Vitinhacommenting on the opponent's tactics during the Champions League final
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