Cristiano Ronaldo sitting on the bench in the game Portugal against Switzerland in the round of 16 World Cup 2022. Below is the lineup of Portugal-Switzerland.
Ronaldo was not played as a starter and his position was replaced by Goncalo Ramos. The Benfica striker will join Joao Felix on the front line.
Reported by Disk, the decision to reserve Ronaldo was made by coach Fernando Santos on Tuesday (6/12). Santos was not happy with Ronaldo’s angry behavior when he was taken off in the second half.
Santos’ decision to reserve Ronaldo has forced the former Manchester United player to be tolerant. The 37-year-old player can only see his teammates’ struggles from the bench.
Ramos and Felix in attack will have the support of Bruno Fernandes as attacking midfielder. The other three midfielders of the 4-3-1-2 formation were introduced by Otavio, William Carvalho and Bernardo Silva.
Changes also at right-back with Diogo Dalot on the pitch from the first minute. Dalot accompanies Pepe, Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro.
Meanwhile, Switzerland relies on Breel Embolo as a spearhead. He will be supported by Xherdan Shaqiri as one of the creators in midfield.
In central defense two players who play in the Premier League, Manuel Akanji and Fabian Schar will strengthen goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Player training
Portugal (4-3-1-2): Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Otavio, Bernardo Silva; Bruno Fernando; Joao Felix, Gonçalo Ramos.
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Yann Summer; Edimilson Fernandes, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Remo Freuler, Granite rock; Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas; Breel’s penis.
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