Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shared her frustration on social media after the star forward was benched in Portugal’s 6-1 win against Switzerland on Tuesday.
“I have a very close relationship with him, I always have,” Santos said. “I’ve known him since he was 19 at Sporting and then he started to develop in the national squad when I arrived in 2014. Ronaldo and I never misinterpret the human and personal aspect with that of manager and player. I will always consider that he is a very important player to have in the team.
“This [disciplinary matter] is something that is finished and solved, it is also important to look at the example of this player’s history. He is one of the best players in the world and therefore all we have to do is come [together] collectively.” Portugal head coach Fernando Santos and Cristiano Ronaldo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match versus Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 6, 2022.Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Mario of Portugal on the bench during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match versus Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 6, 2022.Santos benched Ronaldo following the superstar’s reaction after being taken off the pitch in Portugal’s final group match, a 2-1 loss to South Korea.
“It is nothing new, he already came on in two matches, but I would say as Andre also played in a previous match, I have three players I fully trust. For each match I will use which player I see for my strategy. All the players on the bench can be used [against Morocco [even] if they are not in the starting XI.”
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