I think people misheard me about Palhinha, he's a very good defensive midfielder, but we need to see it at a major competition I think he started vs Belgium back in 2021. He needs to play well!
Portugal has INSANE depth at every position man if they bottle this one, coach needs to get sacked…. It’s not even fair how stacked their team is, scary good talent right now. Best in the world
You are sick in the head if ur worried about DM because of the lack of defending from Palhinha… Literally the guy with the most tackles in the prem and one of the best DMs in the world
@@Daniel-ep4kp That is literally what portugal needs, we have a shit ton of creative players, and our CB's are some of the best on the ball center backs that there is, if portugal play with cancelo roaming to central areas and palinha droping in, palinha will have a lot of passing options to more creative players arround him. He just needs to provide defensive security, both inacio and dias can pass the ball forwards really well, joao neves, vitinha, cancelo and matheus nunes cand progress the ball trough the middle of the field really well, and bruno fernandes can organize the attack with disruptive wingers and ronaldo on the front. Palinha really gives portugal the defensive fortitude that we need, go see some statistics, he is leading the prem in tackles.
You are pretty much spot on about your Portugal analysis and ranking. The only thing that I would contest is Leao. I’m not convinced that he’s a starter for Portugal, yet. Until he can bring up his game to a consistent, day-in-day-out top performance, he needs to be that guy, the super-sub. That’s where he will be most valuable in this Euro. I would rather start Jota or Felix on the left.
I don’t really trust their squad they got scored on twice against Finland and they could’ve gotten punished even more if it was a bigger team however they didn’t have Pepe so idk
@@buggydclownakawilmer302 yes as Portuguese we always had a top team in the last 2 decades but we allways fall short cuz of coaches or chemistry between the team itself... overall all national teams lost one of the most precious things "HEART".... 2 decades ago you didn't had the same level of tactics and technicality that we have nowadays but they would eat grass and break a leg for the country.... now I don't feel that anymore...
Clearly you have no idea how good Palhinha is my friend. If we want to win these Euros, our starting 11 needs to be: GK: Diogo Costa CB: Rúben Dias CB: Pepe or Gonçalo Inácio LB: Nuno Mendes RB: Diogo Dalot CDM: João Palhinha CM: Vitinha CAM: Bruno Fernandes RCAM: Bernardo Silva (which is mostly what he plays, both Portugal and City, an ofensive midfield that falls to the right wing) LW: Rafael Leão CF: Cristiano Ronaldo And btw, the key player here is João Palhinha. Why? Because we have a pretty offensive RB and LF so, when they are attacking, Palhinha is the one holding that midfield with the CB's to avoid balls behind the defense and to avoid counter attacks. Cancelo should just stay on the bench and come in on the second half, because he is horrible at defending and he is too selfish to play with the team... Ramos is not good as a CF, he just ghosts the team on that position so, he should come on the 2nd half, on the 65th min instead of Leão, to play more like a SA.
@@mike727272 contra uma defesa de cochos é fácil, vamos ver quando apanhar defesas fortes, lanço o meu prognóstico, vai desaparecer totalmente do jogo. Vai dormir que o teu mal é sono.
I believe you said you're Finnish? Your Portuguese name pronunciations are pretty damn good! I remember back in the early 2000s, the English commentators used to butcher the names lol.
Good vid bro 🔥 Bruno Fernandes is def world class bro …. I’m most worried about their center backs and keeper … everywhere else I see loads of talent even off the bench
Defense? Pepe, Ruben dias, Inácio, silva? Keeper? The best Young Keeper on europe, a former euro winner and a proven clutch Keeper plus a solid third Keeper? Im happy with that analisys
@@diogoteodoro6592 I’m not worried about the euro winner and the proven clutch keeper (who I want to start matches) or the solid third keeper, I’m worried about Diogo Costa the “best young keeper in Europe”, he’s proven to crack under pressure, he’s way too young to be starting in a national team with the responsibilities like the Portuguese national team, he should’ve gone through the process that Rui Patricio went through, climbing up the ranks and learning to sit on the bench for some time.
7:19 if Bruno Fernandes (please no) gets injured, you move Bernardo back and replace the winger position with someone like Neto or Felix and there is PLENTY of bite with Palhinha. Spot on assessment from you in my opinion
Palhinha is a world class DM and his stats prove it. He leads the prem in successful tackles. Dalot was rated player of the year by his own teammates. United is shit. It's not his fault. Diogo Costa commits mistakes? The only recurrent mistakes I saw him make was when Porto coach forces him to play the ball to the closest player by foot. Even with the other team is pressing high. It's bound to happen.
If I believe my predictions, Portugal should have gone through semifinal. The Round of 16 might be the trickiest one. My prediction has Portugal facing the holders Italy in this stage, which is a great Euro matchup (two last Euro winners facing each other). If they beat Italy without problems, Portugal will definitely reach the semifinal, but you know that they will probably face Spain or Germany in this stage.
Im portuguese, and i remember Fernando Santos saying before the 2026 euros, "Im just going home with the cup or im gone" and was that profecy that make that even more special
He very recently said it was probably a mistake not to accept the invitation before Portugal chose Robert Martinez. It makes sense, it's probably the strongest squad ever for Portugal. Strong players in all positions.
@@Thru_Mind_I Nonsense. There would be no better partnership in football than Ronaldo and Mourinho on the team they both belong on regardless of contracts, transfers and loans.
My euro 2024 winners. Insane squad. Vitinha player of the tournament? They will beat England in the finals, you heard it here first. In quali's they scored 36 and conceded only 2. Two! The only thing that can stand in their way is Roberto Martinez. Good luck Portugal!
Portugal vs England might be the interesting final, but England is a serial bottlers in major stages. Plus, Portugal had beaten England twice on penalties (Euro 2004 and 2006 World Cup quarterfinals).
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Diogo Costa Nuno mendes,Pepe ,Ruben dias,Joao cancelo Joao palhinha,Bruno Fernandes,Vitinha Rafael leao,Diogo jota,Bernardo Silva This is PORTUGAL strongest side ❤💚
Dalot being one of few ManU bright spots id love to see him start over Cancelo. So my ideal starting 11 running an attacking 433 GK- Cost LB- Mendes CB- Dias CB- Pepe (Ignacio as the primary sub for either player) RB- Dalot CM- Vitinha & Paulinha (I don't want Rueben Neves or Danilo touching the pitch once this tournament) Joao Neves and Nunes are fresh legs. CAM- Fernandes LW- Leao ST- Felix (Ronaldo will probably start, Ramos should be the sub) RW- Silva (Felix be the sub if Vitinha is starting at CM) *if we start Ronaldo which is most likely I think we put Vitinha on the bench run Fernandes at CM and Silva at CAM keeping Felix on attack. But I could see Vitinha staying and Felix being the sub for Silva at RW.*
DM the weak spot? I think we all Portuguese knows that the one spot we are good. Palhinha is amazing, and always delivers. All the other spots... Amazing players but could have bad games, or are prone to injuries. But Palhinha is our rock. And if something bad happens to him, then we are out immediately
I'm pissed they aren't playing Renato Sanches. He is a bull & great addition to the team he can defend greatly & move the ball up the field like a beast.
100% agree with your takes Portugal must make the Semis at minimum the only teams that we should ever struggle with are France and Germany for me not even England i think their defense is really bad so Portugal could easily exploit their backline. Portugal is top 3
Weakest point on this team is and has always been the goalkeeper but the mentality is their worst enemy. If they start well they will kill this tournament but if it could also go the totally opposite way if they start discussing on the team etc. etc.
I have Portugal going out in the quarter finals to a dark horse. At the same time they are one of my contenders and I have them along with England and Spain to win it (France are in contention yes but I don't think they will win it). I see potential for Semis, final or to be champions
Very nice analysis. I think Diogo Dallot should start because neither Silva or Leão can defend, so having the lateral backs advancing like crazy is a shitty idea. Also... I would not start Vitinha. Don't get me wrong I loved to watch him play for my FCPorto, but I would see him gravitate to Fernandes spot and that would split the team, soecially because Portugal is used to the wing game and with a 4-3-3 we need at least 2 mid that can defend and progress with the ball. Palhinha is just staying close to the defenders.aybe Mateus Nunes or Ruben Neves. Maybe I'm wrong. Who knows.
Do you even watch premier league? Palhinha is a physical monster. His tackles, intersections and position in the field are great. Top DM since sporting. His passing skills improved a lot in premier tho!
I would maybe swap Pepe for Gonçalo Inacio and Bernardo for Francisco Conceição. Dont get me wrong, i love Bernardo, but the team plays better when him and Bruno aren't playing together, and Chico is a baller.
Our DMs are very strong you are wrong on that part, I am more worried about the defense tbh. But great choice on the XI, that is spot on who I would choose
GR Diogo Costa, DE Cancelo, CE Pepe, CD Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, MD Palhinha, MO Bruno Fernandes, MO Bernardo Silva, EE Rafael Leão, PL Gonçalo Ramos, ED Francisco Conceição.
You lost me with the comments on Palhinha. The guy plays for mid-table team in the premier and still managed to have the highest stats among the DM's. I think he will positively surprise in this tournament.
As a portuguese. Best DM Palhinha no doubt. Dalot might be a better choice for us football fans, for him as a coach i think he will start Cancelo everytime
The team lacks determination and absolute melts when adversity comes around. It is full of pseduo heroes that can't work as a team. There is no togetherness. There is also dogmas that should be well aknowledge, Ronaldo being the biggest elepahnt in the room, when a front 3 of Leao, Ramos or Bernardo is much well suited for the offensive transition of the team. They will fail against the first opposition that really presses them with atittude in the knockouts, and I may not even be talking about a Germany or Italy or France.
I agree about the GK. Should add the second CD to pair Ruben Dias. 2 young. Dont like u25 for CD. For me age its a post in defense like in the military. But Pepe its to old.
@@Casian291 I’m a Porto fan! I’ve seen him done a few mistakes but not big ones, like for example onana has been doing all year long, in fact he big time saves us from conceding way many more times, and with his feet he’s up there with the best.
Ronaldo Jota f.conceicao/neto B.fernandes Palinha B. Silva/j.neves Mendes/Cancelo Silva Dias Dalot/ cancelo Costa 1# I think conciecao would be crucial for beating the full backs & doing the assists to goal threats in ron, jota, fernandes, he can also cut in score curlers. Or, neto can terrorize defense with his speed in the counter & has the option to cut in as he is left footed. 2. I don't like rafael leaos body language in the national team. It looks to me milan is his only playground or comfort zone. On the other hand jota has the end product ; pace, trickery, right place right time , clinical, header. 3. B. Silva beside Palinha to orchestrate the game as he often does in man city, he has a great understanding of the tempo or rythm of a match & also very active in defensive duties. J. Neves mostly from the sub, to take more risks and progress with the ball, but silva over him just for the experience. 4. I think dalot can mess up sometimes, so we can switch to cancelo & n mendes on lb is excellent for pace & defensive work.
I'm tired of everyone seeing us as favourites. We won the euro when we were shitters. I think our players have this aura that they think they're the best, they need to be humble and focus.
I'm portuguese and I don't understand the hype. Great distribution, saved a couple of penalties in the CL a year ago or so...but that's it. I'd rather have Sá in goal, quite frankly.
@@jeanjacqueslundi3502 Sa is legit trash 😂 look at the two goals he let in today from Finland… Two shots on net the whole game and two goals. He’s hot garbage. Thank god he’s our 3rd keeper
All of Portugal’s potential problems are defensive. As long as they can keep out the goals, their attack can somehow find a way to score a goal. But it’s their defensive capabilities I’m worried about.
@@rallealyt it has nothing to do with Benfica man, when Portugal plays we are rooting for the same team, i'm not a clubist. Reason why i said what i said is, Cancelo is horrible at defending, and that is a fact, and Antonio Silva was the reason why we conceeded 2 goals against Sweeden, 2 goals against Slovenia and 1 of the 2 goals yesterday...
Ronaldo on the bench as a sub is his best use. We have better options at the striker position. Portugal’s biggest problem is their mentality. The team president was asked what he would consider success and he said at least semi finals. That’s is a ridiculous answer. With the team we have he should say anything less than the cup is a disappointment. This is Portugal’s perpetual problem . They don’t believe they should be up there with the elites.
Delusional take on Ronaldo tbh. Ramos has been a benchwarmer at PSG and Jota is unproven in big games. CR7 will bring the mentality and leadership Portugal needs in order to make it deep.
I honestly feel like portugal will NOT win. The team is SO FIXED ON SHOWING THAT THEY DONT NEED RONALDO that they completely fall apart when he is on the field. I want them to win but it is embarrassing to see the egos from certain KEY PLAYERS. Meanwhile, even though Messi is PAST HIS BEST, the team plays for him because they want him to WIN.
Dude, i appreciate the video, but you should really put some time in studying the players and the team you're talking about because you clearly have no idea... Diogo Jota isn't the best of players???!!! What?!? Palhinha isn't reliable defensively??!!!? Diogo Costa is better with his feet?? Come on man ... 😅
I watch Jota every week he isnt the greatest footballer, but his super effective a pure striker. Diogo Costa for me atleast hasnt shown up for Portugal do we forget what happened in Qatar. Now Palhinha one his a very good DM I just want to see it for Portugal
Actually like the away jersey homage to Portuguese azelujos. Squad looks good on paper, but how many have been playing stellar for their respective clubs?? Only Vitinha comes here in great form, rest of squad all there on reputation rather than form, and can't rely on Nuno Mendes, Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto going a week without injury....Nuno Santos, Pote and Trincao were more worthy of inclusion imho.
I think people misheard me about Palhinha, he's a very good defensive midfielder, but we need to see it at a major competition I think he started vs Belgium back in 2021. He needs to play well!
Check Florentino Luís from Benfica he’s one of the top 5 best DM in the world Martinez didn’t call him up yet… check his videos for Benfica
7:53 Palhinha literally completed the most tackles in the prem for 2 seasons straight
Right?! He is an absolute beast defending!
Yeah, defense is literally his strongest side. I wonder if he was picturing a different player.
Yeah, this guy does not know what he is talking about and Diogo Costa is easy today top 10 GK in the world
Portugal has INSANE depth at every position man if they bottle this one, coach needs to get sacked…. It’s not even fair how stacked their team is, scary good talent right now. Best in the world
You are sick in the head if ur worried about DM because of the lack of defending from Palhinha… Literally the guy with the most tackles in the prem and one of the best DMs in the world
😂 Palinha one of the best in the world!? U look very emotional 🥹
go on then, name me 5 better DMs
@@danramos744 defensively speaking he is, all round, no, I cannot think of another cdm to get the defensive job done better than him
@@ka1on952 name of position defensive midfielder... ur argument "he is just the best at defending" okaay
@@Daniel-ep4kp That is literally what portugal needs, we have a shit ton of creative players, and our CB's are some of the best on the ball center backs that there is, if portugal play with cancelo roaming to central areas and palinha droping in, palinha will have a lot of passing options to more creative players arround him. He just needs to provide defensive security, both inacio and dias can pass the ball forwards really well, joao neves, vitinha, cancelo and matheus nunes cand progress the ball trough the middle of the field really well, and bruno fernandes can organize the attack with disruptive wingers and ronaldo on the front. Palinha really gives portugal the defensive fortitude that we need, go see some statistics, he is leading the prem in tackles.
best assessment about Portugal squad i have seen in youtube. just one comment..Palhinha and bruno are world class
Michael we have Matheus Nunes now instead of Otavio yes.
And you are right about Vitinha, he is such a baller. What a player.
Vitinha is so good!!
If Portugal choke, we could see Joao Neves surprise and takeover. Healthy Portugal is a top 4 team.
AHAHA fds
Lol
Cue the racists and haters
You are pretty much spot on about your Portugal analysis and ranking. The only thing that I would contest is Leao. I’m not convinced that he’s a starter for Portugal, yet. Until he can bring up his game to a consistent, day-in-day-out top performance, he needs to be that guy, the super-sub. That’s where he will be most valuable in this Euro. I would rather start Jota or Felix on the left.
I hope you changed your mind about Bruno Fernandes with the game against Finland.
Bruno is world class, phenomenal
And Palhinha was a beast!
Bruno Fernandes not being world class? Bro, come on
The hate on Bruno is real
He is our best player atm
Best Portuguese player from last two years… watch João Neves from Benfica as well he’s fire 🔥
Portugal should be in the semis at least. Their squad is incredible
Well we gotta see their chemistry because they have been playing like ass against top teams recently so we gotta see them go against top teams
I don’t really trust their squad they got scored on twice against Finland and they could’ve gotten punished even more if it was a bigger team however they didn’t have Pepe so idk
He experimented with a back 3 it looked like When Danillo was brought on, also Palhinha and Dias were subed. That's when the defense went to shambles.
@@buggydclownakawilmer302 yes as Portuguese we always had a top team in the last 2 decades but we allways fall short cuz of coaches or chemistry between the team itself... overall all national teams lost one of the most precious things "HEART".... 2 decades ago you didn't had the same level of tactics and technicality that we have nowadays but they would eat grass and break a leg for the country.... now I don't feel that anymore...
Clearly you have no idea how good Palhinha is my friend.
If we want to win these Euros, our starting 11 needs to be:
GK: Diogo Costa
CB: Rúben Dias
CB: Pepe or Gonçalo Inácio
LB: Nuno Mendes
RB: Diogo Dalot
CDM: João Palhinha
CM: Vitinha
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
RCAM: Bernardo Silva (which is mostly what he plays, both Portugal and City, an ofensive midfield that falls to the right wing)
LW: Rafael Leão
CF: Cristiano Ronaldo
And btw, the key player here is João Palhinha. Why? Because we have a pretty offensive RB and LF so, when they are attacking, Palhinha is the one holding that midfield with the CB's to avoid balls behind the defense and to avoid counter attacks.
Cancelo should just stay on the bench and come in on the second half, because he is horrible at defending and he is too selfish to play with the team... Ramos is not good as a CF, he just ghosts the team on that position so, he should come on the 2nd half, on the 65th min instead of Leão, to play more like a SA.
I like your opinion. It’s pragmatic.
If Portugal don’t make it to at least the semi finals with this squad, wow it will be a choke job for ages
Be prepared for Francisco Conceição 😂 Trust me
Who?
Wasn't he a live wire! Wow!
Não vai fazer nada, é um flop.
He had a great game against Finland. What are you talking about??
Vai dormir !
@@mike727272 contra uma defesa de cochos é fácil, vamos ver quando apanhar defesas fortes, lanço o meu prognóstico, vai desaparecer totalmente do jogo.
Vai dormir que o teu mal é sono.
It seems like their new manager is able to fully realise the squad's potential. Exciting team to watch in the Euros for sure
My top 3:
1st - Germany
2nd - France
3rd - Portugal
Palhinha is actually very god 6 locking at the PL stats. But for Fulham, thats the only problem for him. Very high stats still so.....
I believe you said you're Finnish? Your Portuguese name pronunciations are pretty damn good! I remember back in the early 2000s, the English commentators used to butcher the names lol.
Good vid bro 🔥 Bruno Fernandes is def world class bro …. I’m most worried about their center backs and keeper … everywhere else I see loads of talent even off the bench
Defense? Pepe, Ruben dias, Inácio, silva? Keeper? The best Young Keeper on europe, a former euro winner and a proven clutch Keeper plus a solid third Keeper? Im happy with that analisys
@@diogoteodoro6592 I’m not worried about the euro winner and the proven clutch keeper (who I want to start matches) or the solid third keeper, I’m worried about Diogo Costa the “best young keeper in Europe”, he’s proven to crack under pressure, he’s way too young to be starting in a national team with the responsibilities like the Portuguese national team, he should’ve gone through the process that Rui Patricio went through, climbing up the ranks and learning to sit on the bench for some time.
Diogo, Cancelo, Dias, Inácio, Mendes, Palhinha, Vitinha, Fernandes, Bernardo, Leão, Ramos.
Pepe means hospital, Pepe and Palhinha means cemetery. I got Portugal winning in the 2nd round by doctor's stoppage
7:19 if Bruno Fernandes (please no) gets injured, you move Bernardo back and replace the winger position with someone like Neto or Felix and there is PLENTY of bite with Palhinha. Spot on assessment from you in my opinion
Felix is shite. Not worthy of wearing the Portuguese jersey.
Palhinha is a world class DM and his stats prove it. He leads the prem in successful tackles. Dalot was rated player of the year by his own teammates. United is shit. It's not his fault. Diogo Costa commits mistakes? The only recurrent mistakes I saw him make was when Porto coach forces him to play the ball to the closest player by foot. Even with the other team is pressing high. It's bound to happen.
If I believe my predictions, Portugal should have gone through semifinal. The Round of 16 might be the trickiest one. My prediction has Portugal facing the holders Italy in this stage, which is a great Euro matchup (two last Euro winners facing each other). If they beat Italy without problems, Portugal will definitely reach the semifinal, but you know that they will probably face Spain or Germany in this stage.
My Favorits for sure
Don't bet on it 😏
Im portuguese, and i remember Fernando Santos saying before the 2026 euros, "Im just going home with the cup or im gone" and was that profecy that make that even more special
*2016
4:56 josé mourinho sad that he only wants to train the national team in the end of hes career
He very recently said it was probably a mistake not to accept the invitation before Portugal chose Robert Martinez. It makes sense, it's probably the strongest squad ever for Portugal. Strong players in all positions.
I think he's waiting for Ronaldo to retire
There is a clause in his Fenerbaçe contract that would allow him to leave for free should he get an offer from the Portuguese National Team
@@Thru_Mind_I Nonsense. There would be no better partnership in football than Ronaldo and Mourinho on the team they both belong on regardless of contracts, transfers and loans.
“They colonized them” 😂
In 100 years, they're going to ask for reparations lol
That is the comment I want to hear at Portugals national TV 😂
@@FelixRetrosumthey would get so salllllty 😂
My euro 2024 winners. Insane squad. Vitinha player of the tournament? They will beat England in the finals, you heard it here first. In quali's they scored 36 and conceded only 2. Two! The only thing that can stand in their way is Roberto Martinez. Good luck Portugal!
That would be an awesome final 🏴
Portugal vs England might be the interesting final, but England is a serial bottlers in major stages. Plus, Portugal had beaten England twice on penalties (Euro 2004 and 2006 World Cup quarterfinals).
@@ezraezra2928 things change my friend, nothing strays the same forever!
They're fantastic at destroying trash opponents, yes. But can they beat the big boys? We'll see
Portugal and France again like Euro 2016
I think Portugal could be different without Fernando Santos
Portugal is sick, in a good day spain or germany or even england no chance… only match would be France and still even.
Portugal 2016 wasn't talented?? With Nani, Ronaldo, Quaresma and Sanchez??
Compared to nowadays? Dogshit.
I have never seen someone doubt Palhinha's defensive ability. What the hell???
Joao Neves can play DM. And very good
Portugal - Finland friendlies today, you're gonna watch bro?
Unfortunately yes...
@@MichaelTalksFootball1what country is your favorite to watch for soccer
@@MichaelTalksFootball1 Aint no way we almost did a comeback against portugal when we were 3-0 down💀 but then gifted them an easy 4-2 goal anyways
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Diogo Costa
Nuno mendes,Pepe ,Ruben dias,Joao cancelo
Joao palhinha,Bruno
Fernandes,Vitinha
Rafael leao,Diogo jota,Bernardo Silva
This is PORTUGAL strongest side ❤💚
Dalot being one of few ManU bright spots id love to see him start over Cancelo.
So my ideal starting 11 running an attacking 433
GK- Cost
LB- Mendes
CB- Dias
CB- Pepe (Ignacio as the primary sub for either player)
RB- Dalot
CM- Vitinha & Paulinha (I don't want Rueben Neves or Danilo touching the pitch once this tournament) Joao Neves and Nunes are fresh legs.
CAM- Fernandes
LW- Leao
ST- Felix (Ronaldo will probably start, Ramos should be the sub)
RW- Silva (Felix be the sub if Vitinha is starting at CM)
*if we start Ronaldo which is most likely I think we put Vitinha on the bench run Fernandes at CM and Silva at CAM keeping Felix on attack. But I could see Vitinha staying and Felix being the sub for Silva at RW.*
Bruno is not a world calss midfielder???
DM the weak spot? I think we all Portuguese knows that the one spot we are good. Palhinha is amazing, and always delivers. All the other spots... Amazing players but could have bad games, or are prone to injuries. But Palhinha is our rock. And if something bad happens to him, then we are out immediately
I'm pissed they aren't playing Renato Sanches. He is a bull & great addition to the team he can defend greatly & move the ball up the field like a beast.
He's hasn't played all year
100% agree with your takes Portugal must make the Semis at minimum the only teams that we should ever struggle with are France and Germany for me not even England i think their defense is really bad so Portugal could easily exploit their backline. Portugal is top 3
they beat nobodies in the qualifyers. but we'll see how they do against real opposition the names are there
undoubtedly winners
Weakest point on this team is and has always been the goalkeeper but the mentality is their worst enemy.
If they start well they will kill this tournament but if it could also go the totally opposite way if they start discussing on the team etc. etc.
Don't forget Danilo can play in the middle. He played DM for most of his career. Shame Otávio got injured because he adds bite plus creativity.
I have Portugal going out in the quarter finals to a dark horse. At the same time they are one of my contenders and I have them along with England and Spain to win it (France are in contention yes but I don't think they will win it). I see potential for Semis, final or to be champions
If Portugal isn’t screwed by the refs, they’ll win it all! Period!
Very nice analysis. I think Diogo Dallot should start because neither Silva or Leão can defend, so having the lateral backs advancing like crazy is a shitty idea. Also... I would not start Vitinha. Don't get me wrong I loved to watch him play for my FCPorto, but I would see him gravitate to Fernandes spot and that would split the team, soecially because Portugal is used to the wing game and with a 4-3-3 we need at least 2 mid that can defend and progress with the ball. Palhinha is just staying close to the defenders.aybe Mateus Nunes or Ruben Neves. Maybe I'm wrong. Who knows.
Do you even watch premier league?
Palhinha is a physical monster. His tackles, intersections and position in the field are great.
Top DM since sporting. His passing skills improved a lot in premier tho!
My second favourite after France.
Just a ridiculously good squad. Top 3-4 in the world with virtually no weaknesses.
I would maybe swap Pepe for Gonçalo Inacio and Bernardo for Francisco Conceição. Dont get me wrong, i love Bernardo, but the team plays better when him and Bruno aren't playing together, and Chico is a baller.
Our DMs are very strong you are wrong on that part, I am more worried about the defense tbh. But great choice on the XI, that is spot on who I would choose
GR Diogo Costa, DE Cancelo, CE Pepe, CD Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, MD Palhinha, MO Bruno Fernandes, MO Bernardo Silva, EE Rafael Leão, PL Gonçalo Ramos, ED Francisco Conceição.
You lost me with the comments on Palhinha. The guy plays for mid-table team in the premier and still managed to have the highest stats among the DM's. I think he will positively surprise in this tournament.
I agree with that line up
Vitinha 👍👍👐👍 but steel needs game time in the national team. MF normaly need more time.
I would start Francisco Conceição over Bernardo... don't sleep on him, he's savage
I have a problem with Ronaldo and Leao playing together… 2 players that doesn’t defend. Pepe being injury almost last 6 months, I have my doubts
Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes, Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo
100% bro. Just hope Pepe is in shape.. i know both silva and inacio are very good incase Pepe cant play, but I hope to see Pepe at his best
your starting 11 is spot on. as a portuguese i wouldnt change a thing. i just dont agree with the 'bruno fernandes isnt a top midfielder. he deffo is!
As a portuguese. Best DM Palhinha no doubt. Dalot might be a better choice for us football fans, for him as a coach i think he will start Cancelo everytime
The team lacks determination and absolute melts when adversity comes around. It is full of pseduo heroes that can't work as a team. There is no togetherness. There is also dogmas that should be well aknowledge, Ronaldo being the biggest elepahnt in the room, when a front 3 of Leao, Ramos or Bernardo is much well suited for the offensive transition of the team.
They will fail against the first opposition that really presses them with atittude in the knockouts, and I may not even be talking about a Germany or Italy or France.
Wasn't Bruno Fernandes' 2 goals against Finland "bite" enough for you?
👍 Okay analises. Wrong only about Palhinha. Mor than enougth for CDM.
I understand you not even me, a portuguese person balived in portugal but I always had hope
I think ronaldo is ready to rely on the subs, look what happened in 2016. He ready to pass the torch but still hold on to it one last time
Ronaldo the legend ❤
I agree about the GK. Should add the second CD to pair Ruben Dias. 2 young. Dont like u25 for CD. For me age its a post in defense like in the military. But Pepe its to old.
In 2016, all the best teams were in the same bracket. Portugal only won with a narrow win or drews.
Portugal is my team and Ronaldo and I are the same age
Fernandes is world class mate
Bruno fernandez is as world class , as world class gets.
Cancelo is one of a kind when it comes to creation as a fullback no way in hell should he be benched for Dalot ffs
I think Portugal are brilliant. I think they would beat us, too. 🖐🏴
Vitinha & Leão will be the best players in Euro24
you very the team of Portugal, i think Portugal have very stars players, impressive.Portgal can win the tournament .
Diogo Costa doesn’t make that many errors, what you talking about. He’ll be moving to a big team this summer
He makes a lot of mistakes, you clearly don't watch porto
@@Casian291 I’m a Porto fan! I’ve seen him done a few mistakes but not big ones, like for example onana has been doing all year long, in fact he big time saves us from conceding way many more times, and with his feet he’s up there with the best.
I’m Spanish but I fear this team the most this euros. More so than England and Germany
Ronaldo
Jota f.conceicao/neto
B.fernandes
Palinha B. Silva/j.neves
Mendes/Cancelo Silva Dias Dalot/ cancelo
Costa
1# I think conciecao would be crucial for beating the full backs & doing the assists to goal threats in ron, jota, fernandes, he can also cut in score curlers.
Or, neto can terrorize defense with his speed in the counter & has the option to cut in as he is left footed.
2. I don't like rafael leaos body language in the national team. It looks to me milan is his only playground or comfort zone. On the other hand jota has the end product ; pace, trickery, right place right time , clinical, header.
3. B. Silva beside Palinha to orchestrate the game as he often does in man city, he has a great understanding of the tempo or rythm of a match & also very active in defensive duties.
J. Neves mostly from the sub, to take more risks and progress with the ball, but silva over him just for the experience.
4. I think dalot can mess up sometimes, so we can switch to cancelo & n mendes on lb is excellent for pace & defensive work.
where are u from bro?
Roberto Martinez is a really good manager
As a Belgian, I disagree strongly xD
Made it to the semifinals in 2018 for Belgium
@@AlexyPardo 'Cause of the players. He lacks tactical vision. Mister gentleman who doesn't react at the dug-out to what's happening on the pitch
@@wardje5195 he gives off the weird impression of a somewhat detached father who acts like he’s alert yet lets the children do what they want.
Hi Michael I think portal make it to the sami final or final
I'm tired of everyone seeing us as favourites. We won the euro when we were shitters. I think our players have this aura that they think they're the best, they need to be humble and focus.
Diogo costa is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world for a reason.
Exactly
I'm portuguese and I don't understand the hype. Great distribution, saved a couple of penalties in the CL a year ago or so...but that's it. I'd rather have Sá in goal, quite frankly.
@@jeanjacqueslundi3502 you re crazy
@@jeanjacqueslundi3502 Sa is legit trash 😂 look at the two goals he let in today from Finland… Two shots on net the whole game and two goals. He’s hot garbage. Thank god he’s our 3rd keeper
@@xxxnyb We didn't let those goals in because of Sá. You're deluded if you blame the keeper for those goals.
All of Portugal’s potential problems are defensive. As long as they can keep out the goals, their attack can somehow find a way to score a goal.
But it’s their defensive capabilities I’m worried about.
How so? We are pretty solid defensively when Antonio Silva and Cancelo are not playing
Strong defense, maybe not strong enough routines yet. It's something the coach said it is being worked on.
@@cristianonunes8551 not a Benfica fan i see. Don't let fandom distort reality 🙂
@@rallealyt it has nothing to do with Benfica man, when Portugal plays we are rooting for the same team, i'm not a clubist. Reason why i said what i said is, Cancelo is horrible at defending, and that is a fact, and Antonio Silva was the reason why we conceeded 2 goals against Sweeden, 2 goals against Slovenia and 1 of the 2 goals yesterday...
Yeah. Just wait for the Croatia match. I am predicting them to loose 3-1 or 3-2
They won all matches in qualifiers so they are favorite
Cancelo its a problem. He wont acept the bench. And its a constant danger defending
then he should leave the team, we have Nuno Santos ready to play
We have Nelson Semedo to play ?
"Palhinha defense a liability? Wow😂
If Bruno gets injured then Bernardo silva
Portugal is gonna outscore teams
They should for more midfielder
Ronaldo on the bench as a sub is his best use. We have better options at the striker position.
Portugal’s biggest problem is their mentality. The team president was asked what he would consider success and he said at least semi finals. That’s is a ridiculous answer. With the team we have he should say anything less than the cup is a disappointment. This is Portugal’s perpetual problem . They don’t believe they should be up there with the elites.
Delusional take on Ronaldo tbh. Ramos has been a benchwarmer at PSG and Jota is unproven in big games. CR7 will bring the mentality and leadership Portugal needs in order to make it deep.
Ronaldo is the best striker on portugal, ramos was shit this season and jota is injury prone
I honestly feel like portugal will NOT win. The team is SO FIXED ON SHOWING THAT THEY DONT NEED RONALDO that they completely fall apart when he is on the field. I want them to win but it is embarrassing to see the egos from certain KEY PLAYERS. Meanwhile, even though Messi is PAST HIS BEST, the team plays for him because they want him to WIN.
Ramos had a terrible season???
saying diogo costa is a weak gk... start watching the games man!!
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Dude, i appreciate the video, but you should really put some time in studying the players and the team you're talking about because you clearly have no idea... Diogo Jota isn't the best of players???!!! What?!? Palhinha isn't reliable defensively??!!!? Diogo Costa is better with his feet?? Come on man ... 😅
I watch Jota every week he isnt the greatest footballer, but his super effective a pure striker. Diogo Costa for me atleast hasnt shown up for Portugal do we forget what happened in Qatar. Now Palhinha one his a very good DM I just want to see it for Portugal
Portugal 4 Finland 2.. you cant put a awesome striker down no matter the age, looking at you Teemu Pukki! (cof cof ... Ronaldo... cof cof)
Actually like the away jersey homage to Portuguese azelujos.
Squad looks good on paper, but how many have been playing stellar for their respective clubs?? Only Vitinha comes here in great form, rest of squad all there on reputation rather than form, and can't rely on Nuno Mendes, Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto going a week without injury....Nuno Santos, Pote and Trincao were more worthy of inclusion imho.