10 minutes agoWorld Cup: Can Portugal repeat its success in 2016?
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Portugal is in a light group and has very good players in the attack phase, but it is stuck in defense of the World Cup that starts seven more days with Portugal, which will require it to go as far as the group favours, as well as its opponent after [...]
The World Cup begins seven more days with Portugal, which will require it to move as far as the group favors, as well as its opponent after the group's phase is completed, writes Periscope.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his friends will attempt to cause a surprise at the World Cup as he did in Euro 2016, where he won the trophy by winning only one match after regular time.
The national value of this country is 464m euros, according to RKTransfermarkt) with Cristiano Ronaldo, costing 100m euros.
Fernando Santos has invited these 23 players to Russia 2018:
Porters: Anthony Lopes (Lyon), Beto (Gosthepe), Rui Patrizio (Sporting).
Watchtower: Bruno Alves (Rangers), Century Soares (Southampton), Jose Fonte (Dalian Yifang), Mario Rui (Napoli), Pepe (Besiktas), Raphael Guerreiro (Berussia Dortmund), Ricardo Pereira (Porto), Ruben Dias (Benfita).
Midfielder: Adrien Silva (Leicester), Bruno Fernandes (Sporting), Joao Mario (West Ham), Joao Moutinho (Monaco), Manuel Fernandes (Lokomiv Moscow), William Carvalho (Sporting).
Striker: Andrew Silva ( AC Milan), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristian Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Gelson Martins (Sporting), Goncalo Guedes (Valencia), Ricardo Quaresma (Besktas).
What will be Portugal's possible formation?
Portugal is expected to play the 4-4-2 formation with Cristiano Ronaldon, who will be captain of the team.
Fernando Santos is expected to start at the gate with Rui Patriot, while defence will be composed of experienced defenders such as Pepe and Alves, arms will be composed of Guerrero and Soares.
The midfield will also have a player with great experience like Joao Moutinho, who will be backed by Carvalho. Bernardo Silva will play as a right midfielder, while Joao Mario on the left side with the attack to be carried by Andre Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo.
What player is expected to surprise everyone at the World Cup?
Bernardo Silva, the star of Manchester City, is expected to surprise everyone in this world even though there was not much room on the Guardillas team, but whenever the Spanish technician put it in formation, he paid off with high performance. The team's main star will be Cristiano Ronaldo.
Which player could fail in Russia 2018?
Fernando Santos will find it difficult to choose Pepe's partner in defense, but all chance is that it's Bruno Alves.
Bruno Alves has not had an edition to mention since he played only six matches in 2018 with Rangers and has also been on his shoulders for 36 years.
What are Portugal's real odds and the forecast of how far this national can go?
Portugal is not a favourite even though the team has the best player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldon. There are many larger teams, such as Brazil, Germany, Spain and France, which have prominently better players than Portugal.
Forecast: Portugal is in Group B with Spain, Morocco and Iran, where it is expected to end second, after Spain.
In the phase of direct elimination, it will play first with nationals like Russia, Uruguay, or Egypt that are in Group A.
Portugal doesn't have a team that can win Boror, but it can achieve without any problems to the quarter-finals. /Periscope/
