June 18th 2024.
Cristiano Ronaldo is gearing up for his eleventh major tournament with the Portuguese national team. Ahead of their opening match against the Czech Republic at Euro 2024, former Czech player Karel Poborsky has expressed his opinion on Ronaldo's role in the team. Despite being a prolific scorer in the Saudi Pro League, where he scored 50 goals in 51 appearances for Al-Nassr, Poborsky believes that Ronaldo may not be the strongest link in Portugal's attack.
At the age of 39, Ronaldo first played for his country at Euro 2004 and has since been a key player for Portugal in major tournaments. However, with competition from younger and talented players such as Diogo Jota, Goncalo Ramos, and Joao Felix, who has just returned from a loan spell at Barcelona, Ronaldo may face stiff competition for a spot in the starting lineup.
Poborsky, who has 118 appearances for the Czech Republic and played in three European Championships, believes that if Ronaldo starts against the Czech Republic, it could work in their favor. He expressed his opinion to The Czech News Agency, stating that while both teams' fans will be excited to see Ronaldo on the field, his age may make him less effective in building and pressing the game compared to his younger teammates.
However, Poborsky still considers Portugal one of the favorites to win the tournament, despite his belief that Ronaldo may not be at his best. He predicts that Portugal will come out attacking from the start and will use their strong tactics and willingness to run and attack quickly to threaten their opponents, even from a deep defensive block.
Despite Poborsky's opinion on Ronaldo's potential impact on the team, he still acknowledges the Portuguese team's strength and considers them among the top contenders to win the championship. It remains to be seen how manager Roberto Martinez will utilize Ronaldo in the team, as there have been reports of issues with previous managers in the past. However, there is no denying the incredible achievements and self-confidence of the legendary player.
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