The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be our beloved superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup. This is Portugal’s final chance to win the tournament for the first time in the presence of one of the greatest players of all time. Portugal, like every European team, has a good team but also has a few loopholes. Another thing that is very impressive is that Portugal has a relatively higher squad depth in FIFA World Cup 2022. Here is an in-depth look:
FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal Squad:
Manager: Fernando Santos
Forwards: Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid).
Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), William (Real Betis), Palhinha (Fulham), Vitinha (PSG), Otavio (Porto), Matheus Nunes (Wovles), Joao Mario (Benfica).
Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Pepe (Porto), Nuno Mendes (PSG), R. Guerrerio (Dortmund)
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose SA (Wolves), Rui Patarico (Roma).
Key Players:
Joao Cancelo:
If there is one player in the back line who has recently been in the form of his life, it has to be Joao Cancelo. Cancelo has a sheer pace. He is currently playing in the best league on the planet and is also playing for one of the most financially efficient clubs. Cancelo has a lot to offer to the men in red and green. He is an attacking midfielder and will create chances for players like Bruno Fernandes. Joao is very difficult to get rid of. Once you are on his wing, Joao will get attached to you like a magnet. This is exactly how Manchester City has used him over the years.
Bruno Fernandes:
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are of equal importance to this team. Bruno is the player who is going to make the goal-scoring opportunities for the team. He is the one who will feed the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo. He will make the crucial passes. Bruno has been doing this job very efficiently for Manchester United. With that being said, he will also have to do this job for Portugal. His nature is that of an attacking midfielder. He will develop chemistry with players like Ronaldo and Joao Felix.
Prediction for FIFA World Cup 2022:
Portugal is placed in Group H with Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea. They may not seem firm favorites with Uruguay in the mix but they are certainly going to qualify for the next round. My prediction for Portugal is that the team will be a surprise package and will qualify for the semi-finals as well.
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