Here Here, I've allways expressed my objection to him being captain. This was Scolari's way of screwing up all the good he had done, and leaving us without leadership. Carvalho should be the captain, and let's hope Queiroz now sees the light.
Because he got sick in DC, perhaps? He looked horrible halfway through the first half of that game, but RM was under contract with both clubs that the new signings had to play.
I don't think you get why everyone is upset at his actions. 1.) He's captain, 2.) All he had to do is pick up the phone, and call the manager. No one would ever question his ethic then.
Official lineup according to OJOGO... -----------------Eduardo---------------- Bosingwa---Carvalho---Alves---Duda ------------------Pepe------------------- ---------Deco------------Meireles------ Tiago-------------------------------Simao -----------------Almeida----------------- Subs: 12 Beto GR 16 Moreira GR 14 Miguel LD 13 Rolando DC 15 João Moutinho MO 17 Nani AD 18 Eliseu AV Personally, Id put Deco at RW and Tiago in the midfield, but CQ chose Tiago to replace Ronaldo. Cant wait for Liedson on the NT.
That lineup makes me want to poo. It's so awful in so many ways that I want Portugal to lose 8-0. But then Madaíl will step in and say it was "bad luck" and that CQ "need time".
Btw, yesterday night I was watching reviews of Ligue 1 and it showed Kévin Gameiro scoring a goal for Lorient. Best scorer of the team last season with 11 goals. As far as I know, in FM 2009, he is eligible for Portugal. This guy is young and have nice attributes. Isn't it possible to test him out and see if he can be our 3rd option as a striker?
Dude Kevin Gameiro is already representing France u21... hes a sick forward but im sure france are smart enough to keep him tight. Plus atm compare France and Portugal. 1 world cup and 1 eurocup in the past 11 years... us no titles. France are shit atm but we are worse. I trust in our under 21 squad that is reboosting. Coentrao Yazalde Adrien S. Rui Fonte Rui Pedro etc.
One website says Eliseu is playing for Ronaldo. 2 others say Tiago in for Ronaldo. I love the fact Tiago is starting, but at RW? I want to see Tiago in midfield at RCM and Deco as RW.
Tiago will fail horribly going forward at RM. He will always slowly make his way into the central midfield, and simply bunch things up. Its going to get congested in there boys...lol This next month is going to be very nerve racking for Portugal.
The game is starting, the lineup looks like a mess. Here is a stream. http://www.justin.tv/tv_desporto1 Clear oppertunity for Almeida right in the 2nd minute, a cross from Tiago puts in right on the head of Almeida 5 yards from goal, but he heads it directly towards the goalkeeper...
Thought CQ was weird....check with out....official lineup 4-4-2 --------------------Eduardo--------------------- Bosingwa-----Carvalho-----B. Alves----Duda Tiago----------Deco----------Pepe----Meireles ------Hugo Almeida----Simao Sabrosa------- So far good start...Nice header by Almeida followed by a great save.
Well Tiago had a great cross right in the frst few seconds so we'll see. Deco would be RM, Tiago in the middle but no complaints so far.
Beautiful back heal pass by my boy Simaozinho to Almeida for the rocket. 1-0! Thats what I like to see fellas
3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in 25 minutes!!!! Almeida 2, Meireles 1. I told my dad Portugal would play soo much better without Ronaldo, guess I was right.
Duda off- Miguel on Tiago off- Moutinho on Finally both Bosingwa and Miguel are on the pitch a tthe same time. i've been wanting to see this for a long time.
Carvalho off - Ronlando on Simao off - Eliseu on Eduardo off Moreira on, making his 1st Portugal NT appearance. Forca Moreira!
Alves off- Nani on. Pepe goes back to CB. Is anyone alive? I feel like im the only one watching the game...
I m going to watch the rest of it later. Portugal tend to play better without Ronaldo lately... Maybe we should consider using him as a CF so the Midfield gels better. Anyways, looks like Almeida has solidified his starting spot on the team come Sept 6th. Tiago has really surprised me, he doesn't provide width, but he has been playing very well.
The team looked very good playing in a 4-4-2 formation with Simao in the free role/second striker. Forca Portugal!!!!
I was only able to watch bits and pieces of this game. Cant make much out of it really. Our opponent does not really pose a challenge (nor should it) so this is more like a glorified practice (as it should be ) for Portugal. Hopefully our players are more comfortable as a team and grow from here.