LISBON: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his side cannot afford to be complacent as they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan in Turin on Wednesday as the clear favourites to finish top of their group. "It is fundamental to believe the dream (of winning the World Cup) is possible but if we only dream we can wake up in a nightmare," Santos told a news conference. "Portugal has the quality, ability and organization to fight to win any tournament so we have to make sure we get there. It would be a tremendous mistake to take it for granted that we will get to the World Cup before starting qualifying. Portugal visit Serbia next Saturday before heading to Luxembourg for their third qualifier in Group A, which also contains Ireland.

Source: Egypt Today March 23, 2021 14:03 UTC