Roberto Martínez, the Portugal coach, emphasizes João Palhinha's resilience and the valuable qualities he brings to Bayern Munich. Despite a challenging year, Palhinha remains reliable and versatile, contributing both defensively and offensively. Martínez acknowledges the intense midfield competition within the Portuguese national team yet remains optimistic about Palhinha’s potential for the upcoming season, encouraging him to focus on his preseason and performances in the Club World Cup.
"João has had a difficult year personally. I've spoken a lot with Vincent Kompany, and we both agree - that João never gave up despite the difficulties."
"João Palhinha is one of those players you see very little but who has a total impact on his team. He can defend very close to the center of defense, but also has the ability to play good short and long balls."
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