Only playing the formal match, the Portuguese coach still ranked Ronaldo as the main starter

The situation of Group F is no longer important to the Portuguese team. This team currently has 6 points and is definitely at the top of the table. However, coach Roberto Martinez has no intention of relaxing in the final group stage match against Georgia.

In the pre-match press conference, the Spanish coach clarified: “We are preparing very carefully. The team’s goal is to win every match. I assure you that the most important group of players will start in tomorrow’s match.”

Just playing a formality match, Portuguese coach still put Ronaldo in the starting lineup - Photo 1.

Cristiano Ronaldo at training session on June 25 with the Portuguese team.

Mr. Martinez also confirmed that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will start from the start. “The captain of the Portuguese team will be on the starting list. He is an extremely important player for the team,” said the 50-year-old coach.

In the final series of matches in Group B, Spain replaced the entire starting lineup in the match against Albania compared to the match against Italy, giving opportunities to players with few opportunities to play. For Portugal, their captain still prioritizes the main player, limiting the rotation of the squad. In addition to Ronaldo, he continued to let goalkeeper Diogo Costa start.

“I don’t like rotating goalkeepers in a big tournament. Diogo Costa will continue to start tonight’s match. This is not the time to innovate anymore,” Mr. Martinez shared.

Portugal did not suffer any losses after defeating Türkiye 3-0 in the second match. Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Diogo Jota had physical problems in the latest training session, and may not play the full 90 minutes. minutes in the match against Georgia.

Against the opponent with the lowest ranking on the FIFA rankings in the tournament, Mr. Martinez’s stars are expected to have no difficulty in gaining 3 points. Cristiano Ronaldo (8) has just equaled the record for the number of assists at EURO finals.

Only playing the formal match, the Portuguese coach still ranked Ronaldo as the main starter - Photo 2.

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to score a goal at EURO 2024.

Against Georgia, the 39-year-old had the opportunity to score his first goal in this year’s tournament, and also became the oldest player to score at EURO. This achievement currently belongs to Luka Modric, after the Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 1-1 draw against Italy.