Portugalundefeated in its nation’s League group and fresh one playoff victory over Denmark, has just announced its 27-man’s preliminary squad to Final four in Germany. On June 4, they meet tournaments Germany in the semi -finals, with a chance to meet either France or Spain In the final on June 8th. But in spite of expectation, A name on the list has ignited a wave of rage and debate over football circles.
The most talked about selection was not a young star or a tactical joke. It was the introduction of Cristiano RonaldoWho – despite Latest injuries and absence from club matches—Sned the name in the squad and declared appropriate. The announcement, made by Head coach Roberto Martínez Through the Portuguese Football Association on Tuesday, the biggest name of Portuguese football – but it is the much inclusion that has caused rebellion.
Ronaldo, Now 40have handled muscle injury the last few weeks. The Al-Nassr striker lacked his club’s last two matchesIncluding a Saudi Pro League collision against Al Taawoun and a previous fixture versus Al Akhdoud. Many believed that the forward season was effective.
According to Saudi media, the legendary striker had been “Traveled because of physical exhaustion”. He is in an astonishing 39 matches this seasonPoint 33 goals And contributing Four assists. Despite concern about his fitness and reports of his fatigue, Ronaldo will join the national team in Munich.
Coach Martinez defends the decision
Martínez, now during his second year responsible for Portugal, was quick to trivialize the criticism. “The medical information about Cristiano Ronaldo is that he will be suitable for the games. There are no problems, ” The coach insured reporters. He confirmed that the current list of 27 players Should be trimmed before the competition begins, but Ronaldo’s place seems safe.
The move has met skepticism from fans online. Many people question how a player who has not completed a complete match in recent weeks – and was absent from the latest club details – is suddenly considered appropriate to compete at the top level in European football.
Adding the controversy is the context of Al-Nassr’s latest form. Saudia’s club is outside the title, with Al-ITIhad crowned champion two matches before the end of the season. This has led some to believe that Portuguese absence was as much tactical and protective as it was medical – perhaps a calculated feature with Portugal or even the FIFA Club World Cup with another club in mind.
