Roberto Martinez’s management of Cristiano Ronaldo has come under fresh scrutiny after Portugal’s World Cup opener left pundits questioning who really makes the big calls.
Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in Group K, despite taking an early lead through Joao Neves before Yoane Wissa equalized in first-half stoppage time. Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes but failed to register a goal, **** ist or shot on target.
The result itself was disappointing for Portugal. But the bigger talking point was whether Martinez should have taken Ronaldo off as the game appeared to be moving away from him.
Chris Sutton did not hold back in his **** sment, criticizing Martinez as Portugal chased a winner with Ronaldo still on the pitch.
Sutton said: “That’s embarrassing from Martinez. It might work but are we all watching a different game?
Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in Group K, despite taking an early lead through Joao Neves before Yoane Wissa equalized in first-half stoppage time. Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes but failed to register a goal, **** ist or shot on target.
The result itself was disappointing for Portugal. But the bigger talking point was whether Martinez should have taken Ronaldo off as the game appeared to be moving away from him.
Chris Sutton did not hold back in his **** sment, criticizing Martinez as Portugal chased a winner with Ronaldo still on the pitch.
Sutton said: “That’s embarrassing from Martinez. It might work but are we all watching a different game?
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