Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has openly and sharply assessed the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo for the Portuguese national team. According to the coach, the An Nasr striker missed the friendly match against Mexico (0:0) due to his recovery from an injury.
Mourinho stressed that the national team without Ronaldo looks like a normal and standard team. "People always ask not to call him. Now he has not played and you have seen the result. There is no fear, no danger in the opponent. The team is only acting under the pressure of Mexico," the specialist said.
According to the head coach, when Ronaldo is on the field, opponents act with caution, they take into account his mentality and influence on the field. Without him, the opponents don't even think about it and go with a standard attacking strategy.
Mourinho's words once again demonstrated Ronaldo's strategic importance to the Portuguese team, his influence on the field and his ability to put pressure on opponents.
These thoughts are also interesting for fans, as they help them understand how important Ronaldo is for the national team and how his presence on the field can affect the opponents' strategy.
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