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The whole of Portugal, and the only striker people can point to as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement is Gonçalo Ramos.

Think about that for a second.

For years, Portugal have produced world-class talent in every area of the pitch. Elite midfielders. Elite defenders. Elite wingers. Yet the No. 9 position has remained a problem. Even Ronaldo himself wasn’t born a striker. He was shaped from a midfielder into a winger, and then into a goalscoring machine.

So when people like Rio Ferdinand say he should come off the bench, the question is simple: for who exactly?

Where is the world-class striker waiting to take his place?

There is no ruthless, undeniable No. 9 banging down the door. No generational striker forcing the issue. Just endless debate, opinions, and empty expectations.

The reality is that, at 41, Ronaldo is still the most feared goalscorer in the squad and still the player his teammates look for when they need a goal.

The truth is simple: Portugal’s biggest problem isn’t Ronaldo starting. It’s that after all these years, they still haven’t produced a striker good enough to make anyone forget him.

Not one.

Tochex101:
You really don't mean this do you....
You want to keep one of the games biggest ego on the bench consistently for 2 World Cup games........ everywhere go catch fire.

He is definitely starting most games.

His legs are gone.. That's the truth, his ego doesn't matter anymore.. This isn't a 38games tournament..

This is the biggest trophy in football so the manager has to do what's best for the team..

Whizlight:
The whole of Portugal, and the only striker people can point to as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement is Gonçalo Ramos.

Think about that for a second.

For years, Portugal have produced world-class talent in every area of the pitch. Elite midfielders. Elite defenders. Elite wingers. Yet the No. 9 position has remained a problem. Even Ronaldo himself wasn’t born a striker. He was shaped from a midfielder into a winger, and then into a goalscoring machine.

So when people like Rio Ferdinand say he should come off the bench, the question is simple: for who exactly?

Where is the world-class striker waiting to take his place?

There is no ruthless, undeniable No. 9 banging down the door. No generational striker forcing the issue. Just endless debate, opinions, and empty expectations.

The reality is that, at 41, Ronaldo is still the most feared goalscorer in the squad and still the player his teammates look for when they need a goal.

The truth is simple: Portugal’s biggest problem isn’t Ronaldo starting. It’s that after all these years, they still haven’t produced a striker good enough to make anyone forget him.

Not one.

All this one na CAP! How many countries are really using "world class striker" at this world cup? Is it France? Is it Spain? Is it Germany? Is it Brazil ?

Football has moved past all those unnecessary obsessions with all those "Most feared goalscorer" capping. Did Spain use any most feared goalscorer to win the last Euros?

Let Portugal move past Wasiu who is currently in his anticlimax era and see if they won't have a cohesive unit that can challenge for trophies without him.

raumdeuter:
Trevor look away

https://x.com/ak57ks/status/2064799310592483559/video/1

Funny how you didn't post Messi missing an open net against Iceland yesterday.

Whizlight:
The whole of Portugal, and the only striker people can point to as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement is Gonçalo Ramos.

Think about that for a second.

For years, Portugal have produced world-class talent in every area of the pitch. Elite midfielders. Elite defenders. Elite wingers. Yet the No. 9 position has remained a problem. Even Ronaldo himself wasn’t born a striker. He was shaped from a midfielder into a winger, and then into a goalscoring machine.

So when people like Rio Ferdinand say he should come off the bench, the question is simple: for who exactly?

Where is the world-class striker waiting to take his place?

There is no ruthless, undeniable No. 9 banging down the door. No generational striker forcing the issue. Just endless debate, opinions, and empty expectations.

The reality is that, at 41, Ronaldo is still the most feared goalscorer in the squad and still the player his teammates look for when they need a goal.

The truth is simple: Portugal’s biggest problem isn’t Ronaldo starting. It’s that after all these years, they still haven’t produced a striker good enough to make anyone forget him.

Not one.

Na Messi fans you dey write epistles for. People without brain lol. You look their comments and throwaway face.

Trevor012:
Funny how you didn't post Messi missing an open net against Iceland yesterday.

Funny seeing Bassey and Ajayi bullying Ronaldo ni

raumdeuter:
Funny seeing Bassey and Ajayi bullying Ronaldo ni

Shame they couldn't bully themselves to the world cup.

Ramos should lead the line. They should manage Ramos like that. Ronaldo should be coming in as sub

Whizlight:
The whole of Portugal, and the only striker people can point to as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement is Gonçalo Ramos.

Think about that for a second.

For years, Portugal have produced world-class talent in every area of the pitch. Elite midfielders. Elite defenders. Elite wingers. Yet the No. 9 position has remained a problem. Even Ronaldo himself wasn’t born a striker. He was shaped from a midfielder into a winger, and then into a goalscoring machine.

So when people like Rio Ferdinand say he should come off the bench, the question is simple: for who exactly?

Where is the world-class striker waiting to take his place?

There is no ruthless, undeniable No. 9 banging down the door. No generational striker forcing the issue. Just endless debate, opinions, and empty expectations.

The reality is that, at 41, Ronaldo is still the most feared goalscorer in the squad and still the player his teammates look for when they need a goal.

The truth is simple: Portugal’s biggest problem isn’t Ronaldo starting. It’s that after all these years, they still haven’t produced a striker good enough to make anyone forget him.

Not one.

BlueRayDick:
All this one na CAP! How many countries are really using "world class striker" at this world cup? Is it France? Is it Spain? Is it Germany? Is it Brazil ?

Football has moved past all those unnecessary obsessions with all those "Most feared goalscorer" capping. Did Spain use any most feared goalscorer to win the last Euros?

Let Portugal move past Wasiu who is currently in his anticlimax era and see if they won't have a cohesive unit that can challenge for trophies without him.

Spot on analysis.

In football you play to ya strength. This is Spain playing to their strength. No striker, no problem.

Euro 2012 final wey Spain thrash Italy!

Sportsweb:
Ramos should lead the line. They should manage Ramos like that. Ronaldo should be coming in as sub

Portugal should bench a player with 10 goals in his last 12games for them which Includes goals in the semis against Germany and final against Spain because he failed to score in a warm up friendly game? I am trying to understand your reason here.

The rumours about our interest in Arda Guler is getting stronger. One ITK even mentioned a €90 million bid. With Nico Paz returning to Real Madrid, there might just be a slim chance of him wanting out.

AirBere:
Spot on analysis.

In football you play to ya strength. This is Spain playing to their strength. No striker, no problem.

Euro 2012 final wey Spain thrash Italy!

You get.

One can even say it is Portugal's dilemma of accommodating their country's biggest superstar (Wasiu) that is making them hang on to the almost phased out system of using a traditional Out and Out striker.

Almost all the countries doing well in world football today are moving past that system.

Kimbeast:
Portugal should bench a player with 10 goals in his last 12games for them which Includes goals in the semis against Germany and final against Spain because he failed to score in a warm up friendly game? I am trying to understand your reason here.

What is his record in Portugal's last 10 games?

Jamiuokolaa:
What is his record in Portugal's last 10 games?

That's Kimbeast for you. Football data in the hands of village butcher .

Was eagerly waiting to hear your opinion on Azeez Chief. Correct player, ambidextrous, and crosses well with both feet.

In your informed opinion why doesn't Nigeria produce technically procient CMs and AMs? In the past we had Oliseh, Adepoju, Oruma, Jay Jay and co. Nowadays nobody can turn and beat the press. Advancing with the ball too na fight! Heck most of the SE midfielders can't hit a shot on target to save their live.

Ibime:
Super Eagles done get 4 better wingers

Lookman, Philip Otele, Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna

Osimhen go too chop assist from Femi Azeez leg. My type of winger, no time wasting, chop and cross or chop and shoot

I never want to see Chukwueze, Simon and Ejuke again.

Jamiuokolaa:
What is his record in Portugal's last 10 games?

8 in 10.

AirBere:
Spot on analysis.

In football you play to ya strength. This is Spain playing to their strength. No striker, no problem.

Euro 2012 final wey Spain thrash Italy!

So why can't Chelsea managers play to our player's strength?

Always wanting to sign every new shinning toy.

popizaino:
So why can't Chelsea managers play to our player's strength?

Always wanting to sign every new shinning toy.

1.)Why didn't Nigeria win Portugal yesterday despite using the master 4-4-2 formation?
2.) Which position did Francisco Conceciao score from yesterday?

akwesenana:
1.)Why didn't Nigeria win Portugal yesterday despite using the master 4-4-2 formation?
2.) Which position did Francisco Conceciao score from yesterday?

See where you hang ball.

3 Okala no fit catch am.

Somali referee, Omar Atan, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa!

popizaino:
So why can't Chelsea managers play to our player's strength?

Always wanting to sign every new shinning toy.

Popi leave me ooo lol. My mind dey world cup!

PDPGuy:
Somali referee, Omar Atan, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa!

GOOD NEWS

akwesenana:
1.)Why didn't Nigeria win Portugal yesterday despite using the master 4-4-2 formation?
2.) Which position did Francisco Conceciao score from yesterday?

Popi will ignore the 99 times 4-3-3 defeated 4-4-2 but immediately the reverse happens just once he starts reminding us how superior 4-4-2 is and it's always funny to see.

BlueRayDick:
All this one na CAP! How many countries are really using "world class striker" at this world cup? Is it France? Is it Spain? Is it Germany? Is it Brazil ?

Football has moved past all those unnecessary obsessions with all those "Most feared goalscorer" capping. Did Spain use any most feared goalscorer to win the last Euros?

Let Portugal move past Wasiu who is currently in his anticlimax era and see if they won't have a cohesive unit that can challenge for trophies without him.

Even Spain won the euros with oyazarbal and ferran as strikers

Team underdog and anybody that send Portugal home...
World Cup don start ..
Agenda no go kee us

fredoooooo:
Team underdog and anybody that send Portugal home...
World Cup don start ..
Agenda no go kee us

We gather dey

AirBere:

We gather dey

Wa gbayi babami

fredoooooo:
Wa gbayi babami

No pressure

chrisooblog:
Was eagerly waiting to hear your opinion on Azeez Chief. Correct player, ambidextrous, and crosses well with both feet.

In your informed opinion why doesn't Nigeria produce technically procient CMs and AMs? In the past we had Oliseh, Adepoju, Oruma, Jay Jay and co. Nowadays nobody can turn and beat the press. Advancing with the ball too na fight! Heck most of the SE midfielders can't hit a shot on target to save their live.

Like most of the world, you hardly see proficient skilled black CMs / DMs that much anymore

They value us for our speed and strength and turn us to wingers and defenders early from academy days. It's an industry

Whizlight:
The whole of Portugal, and the only striker people can point to as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement is Gonçalo Ramos.

Think about that for a second.

For years, Portugal have produced world-class talent in every area of the pitch. Elite midfielders. Elite defenders. Elite wingers. Yet the No. 9 position has remained a problem. Even Ronaldo himself wasn’t born a striker. He was shaped from a midfielder into a winger, and then into a goalscoring machine.

So when people like Rio Ferdinand say he should come off the bench, the question is simple: for who exactly?

Where is the world-class striker waiting to take his place?

There is no ruthless, undeniable No. 9 banging down the door. No generational striker forcing the issue. Just endless debate, opinions, and empty expectations.

The reality is that, at 41, Ronaldo is still the most feared goalscorer in the squad and still the player his teammates look for when they need a goal.

The truth is simple: Portugal’s biggest problem isn’t Ronaldo starting. It’s that after all these years, they still haven’t produced a striker good enough to make anyone forget him.

Not one.

Exactly they should deploy a false 9 then

Goncalo Ramos worse pass am

We stand a chance to win this cup without Ronaldo starting every game

Omo, una dey try to keep this thread warm o


World Cup starts today !

Mehn let's fokken go!


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Neither will Super Ikpus


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