Left-back defender but much more comfortable offensively than defensively, Nuno Mendes nevertheless finds himself confronted with the preferences of his coach at PSG, Luis Enrique, who prefers to confine him to a position closer to the central circle than to the opposing cages, to make him a sort of third central defender. In the Portuguese selection, Roberto Martinez grants him more offensive freedoms – which is particularly successful for him – but nevertheless mentioned the possibility of making him a third defender occasionally.
Present at a press conference this Tuesday, three days before Portugal – Poland, the former Sporting CP player was questioned about this versatility that his coaches expect from him: “ It’s added value, both for me and for the team. You have to know how to play different positions and understand what is necessary to do it in the best possible way. And I'm happy with it. »
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