Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus discussed the upcoming match against Norway in an interview with Sport TV. He mentioned that Norway will pose greater defensive challenges for Portugal's defense, and outlined his tactical approach to dealing with Erling Haaland as well as his considerations regarding the fitness of Nuno Mendes and Bruno Fernandes.

On the potential challenges Norway will bring:

"They are one of the strongest teams in Europe, and they have familiar players like Erling Haaland and Odegaard who are performing at a high level in England. They will pose more difficulty to our defense than the previous opponent. I hope the team can handle it well, and we will train again today. Compared to the previous match, we don't have much time to develop further now. What truly develops us is the matches we've already played. I believe the team can respond well defensively, and I hope the players will show more individual creativity in attack."

On how to limit Norway's attack:

"Erling Haaland is probably the best striker in the world right now. Beyond his excellent technique, he has very strong physical abilities. He can score headers inside the penalty box without even jumping. However, we also have our strengths, and I believe in the advantages our team possesses."

When asked if Ruben Dias's experience playing alongside Erling Haaland at Manchester City will help in this matchup:

"Yes. I will start Renato Veiga again. He is a center-back with strong physical capabilities who can mark Erling Haaland closely. The other two center-backs, Thomas Araújo and Gonçalo Inácio, don't possess the same physical attributes. Ruben knows Erling Haaland very well and will also offer some advice to his teammates."

On squad adjustments and Nuno Mendes's fitness:

"Nuno's situation is not a major concern. He was substituted due to fatigue, not injury. If he provides positive feedback in today's recovery session, we can use him. All players' physical indicators are at similar levels, which is a signal that I can field him."

"What concerns me more is Bruno Fernandes. He played the last match with discomfort dating back to his time at Manchester United. He really wanted to play, but he didn't show his usual level of performance. We'll see tomorrow if he can be ready."

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