Portugals coach Fernando Santos has no clear answer on the inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting XI for the team’s third and final Group H game against South Korea on Friday, 2 December.
The Seleção qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after victories against Ghana and Uruguay in the first two games of Group H. Ahead of the game against South Korea, Selecao coach Santos said that Ronaldo could be part of his last game, depending from his physical condition. He said of the Portuguese outlet A Bola: “In principle, he will train soon; we will see later if he is fit.
“I don’t know if it’s going to be 50/50, but he’s part of the 20-player group that can play when we’re out of trouble. Ronaldo was involved in the first two games, converting a second-half penalty against Ghana to put Portugal ahead in the game.
The goal against Ghana meant the Portugal captain became the first male player to score in five different World Cups. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also got the opening goal against Uruguay, which came from a Fernando Bruno cross. He celebrated the goal and claimed he headed it.
However, after extensive scrutiny by FIFA authorities, it has been attributed to the Manchester United midfielder. The Euro 2016 champions are hoping to progress to the round of 16 with three wins. Ensure Portugal finishes at the top of their group.
They then meet runners-up in Group F in the round of 16. The Portugal coach confirms that the injured Nuno Mendes will be included in the squad despite being sidelined for the rest of the World Cup.
However, the 20-year-old has asked Portugal coach Fernando Santos to allow him to stay in Qatar and contribute to the team’s efforts in any way he can. The Portugal manager agreed to Nuno’s request for Paris Saint-Germain’s approval.
Speaking to the press about Nuno Mendes’ injury, Santos told A Bola: “Unfortunately, he will be eliminated from this World Cup, but he will stay with us at the player’s express request.
His club also agreed. He thinks what he has to do can be done here in. He expressed a great desire to stay here; this reflects the state of unity of this team and will be extremely important.
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