Having started off well with 3 points in the win over the Czech Republic, Portugal will secure an early ticket to the round of 16 if they defeat Türkiye in the second match of Group F. However, this is a difficult task for Ronaldo and his teammates.
Ronaldo is no longer sharp
Ronaldo made history in Euro history as the first player to participate in the tournament six times in a row, starting in 2004 when he was just 19 years old. The former Man United star is also the top scorer in Euros with 14 goals and if he scores another goal in this tournament, CR7 will create a new milestone in his career.
As a player who always wants to create miracles, Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to conquer records and make his name in history in many other categories at what could be his last international tournament. But at the age of 39, Ronaldo no longer has the physical strength to demonstrate his strengths in tackling, sprinting past opponents and finishing accurately from a distance.
Highlights before the Portugal - Türkiye match (Information: TRAN DOAN, Photo: REUTERS, Graphics: VE LOAN)
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had the most shots in Portugal's win over the Czech Republic but was unable to score his first goal at the Euros despite being given plenty of opportunities by his teammates. Portugal even needed a stoppage-time goal from 21-year-old Francisco Conceicao to come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1.
In addition, Ronaldo's ability to move flexibly is also limited. The heat map shows that the movement of the top Portuguese football striker is only around the opponent's field, no longer covering the whole field like before.
The time of young stars
This Euro is the playground for many young talents in their twenties. The core force of the championship candidates are all players from the top prestigious clubs in Europe. In the Portuguese team, Francisco Conceicao, Nuno Mendes, Joao Nunes… are showing their class, proving their ability to become the next generation of players for the national team.
Coming off the bench in the 90th minute, Conceicao became the "hero" who helped Portugal win an important victory on the opening day of Euro 2024. This is the first time the winger born in 2002 has participated in the continent's most prestigious playground.
With what he has shown, Conceicao deserves a place in the starting lineup of the Portuguese team to face Turkey. The Porto striker will be the opponent of Arda Guler on the Turkish side. The Real Madrid midfielder performed impressively and scored in the 1-3 win over Georgia in the opening day of Euro 2024.
Guler has an impressive scoring efficiency, with a 100% conversion rate. Guler's strong skills are overlapping passes, using dribbling techniques and powerful finishing. With his top form, the 19-year-old talent was rated the highest, receiving the title of Man of the Match between Türkiye and Georgia.
Guler's teammate Kenan Yildiz is also looking to shine after having a goal denied against Georgia. The Juventus star joined the Bayern Munich Academy at the age of seven, but the Italian club were quick to snap him up.
"With a rejuvenated squad under the guidance of Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye are a strong contender for the round of 16 in Group F.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/sao-tre-vuot-qua-cai-bong-ronaldo-196240621210407971.htm
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