Colombian national team coach explains why Ronaldo and Vitinha are fundamental for Portugal
Néstor Lorenzo, coach of the Colombian National Team, highlighted the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Vitinha for Portugal before the duel in the 2026 World Cup.
The coach of the Colombian National Team, Néstor Lorenzo, spoke about the importance of neutralizing the players of the Portuguese National Team, especially Cristiano Ronaldo and Vitinha, to be successful in the clash scheduled for June 28th, in the third game of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Lorenzo emphasized that the team needs to be careful when dealing with Ronaldo and all the other players, as they cannot just focus on one athlete, as this could open up space for the others. "Portugal is a team where we have to play with caution. We can't just focus on one player, otherwise they can surprise us on the other hand. We have to be attentive to everyone, as they are all dangerous. Both Vitinha and Ronaldo play crucial roles in the national team. One controls the game and defines the strategy, while the other finishes the plays. We hope that our team can stop them, that is, not allowing Vitinha to play with the freedom he wants and preventing Ronaldo from receiving too many balls in the area", said Lorenzo, as reported by A Bola.
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