Cristiano Ronaldo is not having a good time in club football. However, Portugal is planning the World Cup around him. The European country has already announced its squad. Where the role of leadership is on the shoulders of CR7. Youngster Antonio Silva and veteran Pepe are the surprises in the Portuguese team.
However, experienced midfielder Jayo Moutinho is not playing in the World Cup in Qatar. Coach Fernando Santos did not keep Gonzalo Geddes in the team. After announcing the team, he said, “The players I have called up to the World Cup squad, including Ronaldo, all have the hunger to win. The hunger to make Portugal world champions.”
Portugal’s 26-man squad for Qatar World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Patricio , Jose Sa
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Joao Palhinha, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Otavio, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Rafael Leao, Joao Felix, Ricardo Horta, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andre Silva
Note that Portugal will play their first match in the World Cup on November 24. Where the opponent is Ghana. Their remaining two opponents in Group ‘H’ are strong Uruguay and South Korea.