″ I see no reason for Fernando Santos to leave the coaching position

A poll by O JOGO indicates the end of the cycle, even if Fernando Santos has had his high moments.

Once his World Cup participation ends, the focus will inevitably be on the coach’s future and whether Fernando Santos should continue at the helm, starting a new cycle that will lead to Euro 2024.

I heard JOGO from six characters, including four former Portuguese players, and the tendency is to say “thank you and see you always”, that is, to change course.

Antonio Souza, former international coach

1 – Is Fernando Santos able to continue as a national coach?

I think so. He has all the conditions for what he did in the national team. The fact that we didn’t go any further was mainly due to a lack of luck. But we didn’t deserve it for what we did in the group stage and above all in the round of 16. And in the match against Morocco we were better, superior, we created enough situations to qualify for the semi-finals, but we were not happy. Therefore, I see no reason for our selector to give up the position he has held since 2014.

2 – What role should Cristiano Ronaldo play in the new term of the national team?

I don’t know the future. It all depends on where he might go. In any case, from what you read and hear, you have caused malaise between him and the specifier. The environment has deteriorated in selection and will therefore be complex.