Francisca “Kaka” Nazreth Are friends in high places, and Portugal The midfielder is hoping to call in some favor on Friday.
To reach before Female European Championship Quarter finals, Portugal needs to win against the end of already BelgiumFor world champion Spain Beating ItalyAnd in this process to have a six-goal swing between Portugal and Italians.
Typically, it may look like a long shot, but Spain scored 11 goals in its opening two matches against Portugal and Belgium, it is not as impossible as it seems. And if Spain had any risk of carrying its legs from gas, then Nazreth has been in his ears Barcelona Team partners throughout the week – 11 Barca players La Rosa Squad – ensuring that they do not make it easier.
“Oh yes, he wrote to me,” Spain and Barca midfielder Vicky lopez When asked if Nazreth had reached out. “He is in touch with everyone! We are clear [what the task is]But beyond [helping her]It is important for us to win and top the group. You can’t relax. ,
How Spain’s fare against Italy, however, Portugal still has to defeat Belgium, a task made the unexpected but welcome appearance in the euro very easy.
The 22 -year -old should not have been in Switzerland. On March 19, Barka issued a statement saying that his season is over and it will be. Out for four months after surgery Ligament damage in his left ankle.
Shed tears. Initially when it seemed that she would miss the euro and again, in the end of May, because she had seen the barra training in Estadio Jose Alwalade in Lisbon and was drowned on her that she would have to sit outside Champions League Last in his hometown.
But, gradually, those tears turned into hope. On Monday, after less than four months of Barca’s pregnancy-and after an unused option in the initial game against Spain, Nazreth was emphasized by Portugal for a not-loss clash with Italy.
It was already an indication of its importance for the team that coach Francisco Neto included him in the first place in the 23-Khiladi squad. Starting against Italy revealed that he feels that the team is on him.
Naturally, there was doubt about how ready she was to attend the tournament, she was given a hasty return, but she disappeared with an assurance with an 84 -minute performance 1-1 Draw up against Le Azurre Which earned Portugal his first point in Group B.
Nazreth did not look like a player who had not played a competitive match since being injured Copa de la reena Semi -finals of real Madrid On 12 March.
Apparently, there were still some rust around the edges, but it was the performance of a player who would enjoy a lot of high with his country while wearing the number 7 shirt. She kept the team in possession, not only in terms of its passing, but the way she turns and moves away from opponents and moves forward, breaks the lines.
Overall, he covered the ball 38 times, three times compared to someone else on the pitch, but even more important that he covered a distance of 254 meters to do so. No one else was passed 200. Those carry consisted of four full tech-on, another game high, as in half of the opponent, 23 near them.
“She is easy to connect with it because she reads the game so well,” teammate Tatiana pinto Said on Wednesday. “I enjoy playing with her – we don’t have to say much to understand each other. Things just flow and happen naturally.”
Nazreth’s talent has been clear from an early age. He made his debut at the age of 16 Benfika And posted incredible number (81 goals in 127 shows), attracting the attention of Barca, who paid a fee of € 500,000 for the last summer to move to Catalonia.
His first campaign in Spain ended ahead of time after six goals in 29 demonstrations, but he had already influenced the pitch and closure. An English and Spanish speaker, in addition to his original Portuguese, has won the hearts by giving a series of interviews in Catalan.
Club form has translated into international recognition. The 22 -year -old has already played 43 times for Portugal, including 10 goals, including equality in one. 1-1 Draw up against England Earlier this year, and is the face of a generation that can break up obstacles in women’s game.
“Portuguese players are made more valuable because of the early this year,” Portuguese players said the Benfika team partner Polyt Domingez said earlier this year. “She is great on the pitch and is charisma. She is one in one million. She combines a lot of things: quality, mindset and sports and ability to adapt to different situations.
“I think she can become a historical person for football in the country. Clubs and national teams need references like them.”
The tournament also needs players like Nazreth. Euro is a better place for its appearance and Portugal’s shot in history against Belgium can be provided one of the final story.
After the Italy’s game, Nazreth said, “It is difficult to get away from what we love the most.” “I don’t know if I always believe that I will stay here or if I am still processing that fact. There are many feelings. I am very happy that I get the most happiness in life.”
Later, he picked up his phone and started asking for favor. But when Nazreth is calling his Barka team colleagues, Portugal will call his mercury midfielder to do business in Sion on Friday.
