I haven’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo since the World Cup and I misunderstood my decision

FOlmer Portugal coach Fernando SantosAfter the knockout rounds, the national team’s days are over Morocco 2022 Qatar World Cup.

In that knockout match, the Portuguese coach decided to leave the most iconic player in the history of the national team on the bench.

and cristiano ronaldo You never know what’s going to happen, but this could be his last World Cup.

The Portuguese star was not included in the starting lineup and a few months later, saint

is trying to justify his decision.

“I would have made the same decision! It’s a strategic decision. First I have to think about the team,” saint Tell Ah Qiu.

“Strategically I think this is the best decision. As you know, I discussed this with my technical team and it was not an easy decision.

“Even if it’s because of personal issues, friendships and all that, because it carries a lot of weight. My confidence in him is the same.

“All of us thought we were going to be world champions.

“If we defeat Morocco and our next opponent. Francemaybe Christianity Will enter the starting 11. “

Left out against Switzerland

Christianity Nor has the group stage match started. Switzerland The Portuguese national team won 6-1, their best game of the World Cup so far.

Maybe this wonderful job is playing a dirty trick on us sainthe again dispensed with the services of the then Manchester United player.

For the former coach, the physical aspect also played a big role.

“This was his worst moment anyway in terms of pace of the game. He had no rhythm.” saint added.

“In the games before the World Cup and in the first games we tried to give him some rhythm and that’s what he lacked.”

The Portugal boss believes things will come to a good end over time, although he believes Christianity

Misunderstood the situation.

“When I called him in the morning to tell him he wouldn’t start, he misunderstood my decision,” he continued.

“One day we’ll look at each other and think: ‘We’ve always had this (good) relationship.'”