Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo are complementary players who can play together, according to Portugal boss Roberto Martinez.
When Portugal faced Switzerland in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, former manager Fernando Santos started Ramos instead of Ronaldo. In addition to starting in the quarterfinal matchup against Morocco, where they lost 1-0, Ramos additionally scored a hat-trick.
However, in his 10 appearances with A Selecao thus far, the 22-year-old has contributed two assists and seven goals to the score. Under Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo has also regained his form, as seen by his ten goals in nine UEFA Euro 2024 Qualification matches.
Martinez made reference to Portugal’s October matchup with Slovakia in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Both Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo got their team going early, and they both won 3-2. The young player scored as well, even though the older player scored twice.
Cristiano Ronaldo is running out of time for his friendly match against Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi. With a calf issue, Cristiano Ronaldo is presently undergoing rehabilitation. Because the superstar wasn’t able to play, Al-Nassr had to postpone their preseason tour to China.
Next up for the Saudi team is a match against Inter Miami, captained by Lionel Messi, in the Riyadh Season Cup on February 1. It is yet unknown, though, if Ronaldo is going to be able to participate in the match.
Goal reports that the Portuguese player’s injury was minimal and that he is back to his gym workouts. Even if he sits on the bench, he should still be available for the match according to the previously disclosed time frame. But before the season resumes, neither the forward nor the team are willing to take any chances.
If the 38-year-old plays, it might be the last meeting between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have been bitter rivals for eternity. On Monday, January 29, Inter Miami will face Al-Hilal in addition to Al-Nassr.
