In Toronto tactical chess, every piece can dictate the course of history. For the decisive match with Croatia, Roberto Martinez is preparing structural changes that promise to shake up the corner structure.
Photos: Portugal’s probable eleven
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Diogo Costa – Photo: IMAGO
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Diogo Dalot – Photo: IMAGO
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Ruben Diaz – Photo: IMAGO
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Renato Veiga – Photo: IMAGO – Photo: IMAGO
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Nuno Mendes – Photo: IMAGO – Photo: IMAGO
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João Neves – Photo: IMAGO
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Vitinha – Photo: IMAGO
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Bruno Fernandes – Photo: IMAGO
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Pedro Neto – Photo: IMAGO – Photo: IMAGO
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Cristiano Ronaldo – Photo: IMAGO
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Joao Felix – Photo: IMAGO – Photo: IMAGO
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In the defensive line, Nuno Mendes is in doubt, opening the door for Diogo Dalot to move out onto the flank, although Joao Cancelo is looking for the right moment to save his space in Portugal’s left channel.
In essence, creativity is constrained by pincers, but it is on the front lines that great mysteries are hidden. Bernardo Silva and João Felix compete for a luxury spot, directly supporting the player in goal. It remains to be seen whether the coach will keep the faith blind in Ronaldo or whether Gonçalo Ramos will finally get a night of European approval on Canadian soil.
In any case, all indications are that the manager’s options will differ from the preferences of A BOLA journalists and the fans who voted for their favorites for the game the next morning.
Fans’ Favorite Team:
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Favorite team of A BOLA journalists:
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