I was surprised to not see Ronaldo in the line up but then should it be a surprise when an underperforming player is left on the bench? Ronaldo hasn’t been the player he was last season and it shouldn’t be news when he’s benched but I guess it’s the perks of being one of the greatest to play the game.
There’s so much talent in the Portuguese squad now but I don’t think it’s a matter of being better without Ronaldo. They played a very attacking line up by playing just one defensive midfielder.
Hopefully he gets back to his best and lights this World Cup.
I believe issues with Manchester United and other social media factors have gotten way into his head which is keeping him out of playing his best in the game.
That’s possible. The players are very smart and they know the consequences of all their actions. Look at Lukaku. He said what he said and got himself back to Inter Milan. He’s performing better there.
Ronaldo’s case I just believe has got to do with his age, the name and the trouble he’s caused. It’s caused him to be under more scrutiny.