No Way, Scotland! You Can’t Take it Easy Against Portugal Yet!
The Scottish fans might be breathing a collective sigh of relief, thinking that Cristiano Ronaldo might be ruled out of the match due to his early withdrawal in Portugal’s previous game against Poland. But hold your horses, Scotland! You can’t take it easy just yet. The Real Madrid superstar might be older, but he’s still got game, and Portugal have an array of talented attackers who can hijack the show.
Head coach Roberto Martinez has been quoted saying that Ronaldo is "perfect" and "doesn’t play like a 39-year-old." He’s managed his minutes to perfection, and the Portuguese boss has hinted that he might still be involved in the match, possibly even starting or coming off the bench. With 133 goals in 184 appearances for Portugal, it’s unthinkable that he might not figure in the starting lineup at Hampden on Tuesday.
But the Portugal squad is more than just about Ronaldo, folks. They’ve got Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota, and Bernardo Silva, all of whom are capable of causing havoc on the park. Scotland will need to be at their best to contain this potent attacking force.
Looking at their recent results, Portugal have won all three matches in the Nations League so far, including a late winner in Lisbon that broke Scottish hearts. They’re on a roll, and they’ll be eager to keep the momentum going.
So, Scotland can’t take anything for granted. They’ll need to be prepared for a siege-minded Portugal side that will push them to their limits. As for Ronaldo, he’s a player who knows how to raise his game on the biggest occasions, and his presence alone can be a significant boost for Portugal.
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