IFernando Santos’ time with the Portugal national team came to an end after he was dropped against Morocco. qatar world cup 2022. In that game, the Portuguese coach made the decision to leave the greatest badge in the team’s history on the bench. With Cristiano, you never know, but this could be his last World Cup. The Portuguese star was left out of the starting XI and a few months later, Santos tried to justify his decision.
“I would have made the same decision! This is a strategic decision. First I have to think about the team. Strategically I think this is the best decision. As you know, I discussed this with my technical team and this was not an easy decision. Even if it’s personal issues, friendships, etc., because it carries a lot of weight. My trust in him is the same,” Santos began to explain.
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“I would have made the same decision! It’s a strategic decision. First I have to think about the team
“Everyone here thought we were going to be world champions. If we beat Morocco and play our next opponent France, maybe Cristiano will be in the starting eleven…” The former Polish coach first explained this in three games.
If we beat Morocco and play our next opponent France, maybe Cristiano will be in the starting eleven…
Cristiano also did not start against Switzerland in the group stage. Portugal won 6-1, their best game of the World Cup so far. Maybe the good work worked for Santos, He again dispensed with the services of the then-Manchester United player. He also played for his former coach Appearance plays an important role.
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When I called him in the morning to tell him I wasn’t going to be the starter, he misunderstood my decision.
“Anyway, In terms of pace of play, this was his worst moment. I have no rhythm. 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. “Santos said of the Portuguese’s fateful game at Manchester United following the death of one of his sons. The twins.
In terms of pace of play, this was his worst moment.I have no rhythm
The Portuguese coach believes things will fall into place over time, although deep down he believes Cristiano doesn’t understand the situation: “When I called him in the morning to tell him I wouldn’t start, he misunderstood my decision.If it were today I would make the same decision… “One day we’ll look at each other and think, ‘We’ve always had this (good) relationship.'”