Brentford manager Thomas Frank has expressed his admiration for Liverpool's Diogo Jota and RB Leipzig's Andre Silva after Portugal's heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024. The Selecao were knocked out by France in a tense penalty shootout, ending their tournament dreams.
Frank's Emotional Words for Jota and Silva
Speaking to reporters, Frank praised the resilience and professionalism of both players, who had limited minutes during the competition. "It's never easy to sit on the bench, but both Diogo and Andre showed incredible character," the Danish tactician said. "They are top professionals who gave everything for their country."
Penalty Heartbreak for Portugal
The quarter-final clash in Hamburg went to penalties after a goalless 120 minutes, with France ultimately prevailing 5-3 in the shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier missed a golden chance in extra time, converted his penalty, but Joao Felix's crucial miss against the post proved decisive.
What's Next for the Players?
With the tournament now over for Portugal, Jota will return to Liverpool for pre-season preparations under new manager Arne Slot. Silva, meanwhile, faces an uncertain future at Leipzig after a mixed season in the Bundesliga.
Frank, whose Brentford side face Liverpool early in the new Premier League season, joked: "I hope Diogo needs a bit more holiday time when we play them in August!"
