2024-06-21 22:18:37
Ronaldo, the all-time main scorer with 130 objectives in 208 worldwide matches, is enjoying within the sixth continental ultimate of his profession.
‘CR7’ moved to Al Nasr within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia final yr however he stays a key participant and captain of the nation’s nationwide workforce, though he’s now not the striker he as soon as was, and Martinez has confirmed that he’ll play towards Turkey in Dortmund at this time, Saturday (19:00 Beirut time).
“I feel it is necessary to grasp what the gamers carry to the desk,” the 50-year-old Spanish coach advised reporters. “For us, Cristiano brings expertise and data, scoring possibilities, motion within the field and creating area.”
Ronaldo performed within the opening match, as Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Leipzig, however he failed to attain, with substitute Francisco Conceicao scoring the decisive purpose within the dying seconds.
“If you wish to analyse the statistics when it comes to physicality, you must take a look at what he has achieved within the final 12 months,” added Martinez, who scored 44 objectives in 45 video games for Al-Nasr final season.
He additionally scored seven objectives in seven video games with Portugal between the beginning of the season and the beginning of the European Championship.
He added: “Cristiano is within the Portugal squad as a result of he deserves it and all of the bodily knowledge present that he can play a sport each 4 days.
Portugal trails Turkey, which beat Georgia 3-1, on the high of Group F on purpose distinction, with each groups tied on three factors and an opportunity to advance to the final 16 from first place in the event that they win on the Westfalenstadion and Georgia if they do not beat the Czech Republic in Hamburg.
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