Famous Portuguese football agent Paulo Barbosa estimated the chances of the Portuguese national team in the quarterfinal match of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar against Morocco.
I don't think it will be an easy match for the Portuguese team, the chances are 50/50. Morocco is a strong team, it wasn't by chance that they beat Spain - one of the strongest teams in Europe. Don't underestimate the team of Morocco, they were resting and recovered after a hard game, there will be no advantage for Portugal. If we enter the semifinals, we would like to meet England. It is weaker than France, who are the current world champions.
Paulo Barbosa exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
“There was indeed serious talk that Ronaldo may leave the national team at the 2022 World Cup if he isn't in the starting line-up. He threatened to do so, but then he backed down right away. I don't think that after Ramos's game, he can demand anything. It's always very hard to accept when a superstar leaves and finishes, I don't think he's ruled out leaving either. The team plays much better with Gonçalo Ramos, for sure. They play in a more compact way with him, there's no dependence on Ronaldo. Cristiano isn't doing well now, he didn't play much before, it's no coincidence he was replaced then. Now Ramos will play in the national team all the time," Barbosa told Telecom Asia Sport.
Earlier the Portuguese edition of A Bola reported that the coaching staff of the national team led by Fernando Santos plans to leave the 37-year-old striker on the bench in the quarterfinal match of World Cup 2022 against Morocco. According to the source, Ramos, who scored a hat-trick against Switzerland (6-1) in the last 16 will be in the starting line-up.
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