Mancini before the match with Portugal speaks of Ronaldo's absence

Portugal and Italy will play the second round game of the League of Nations.

Italy's coach Roberto Mancini feels that Portugal is stronger with Cristiano Ronaldon, although European champions are a big team without their captain.

“Portuguese won the last European Cup, they are stronger when Ronaldo is playing”, Manci said. “But even without Ronaldo the team is very good with multiple technical players”.

When Ronaldo doesn't want to play soccer anymore, I hope that as much as possible for him, Portugal will try to do something different and that's a good chance for them”.

But they're still an excellent team, even without Ronald”.