Jorge Jesus warns Cristiano Ronaldo over Portugal: “No form, no start” | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus called up 26 players in his first Portugal squad list. Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest name on the coach’s list, and he will make his debut on the 24th against Wales in the Nations League. Portugal will also face Norway and Denmark.

In his squad announcement, Jorge Jesus explained why he decided to call up Cristiano Ronaldo. Widely regarded as the greatest player in Portugal’s history, JJ said that CR7 will not have any privileges under his command of the Portuguese national team.

“What he did in the past does not count, except as part of the history he has built. His current performance, and that of everyone else, is what will tell me what decisions I have to make in matches and in training. Cris is a player like everyone else. If he performs, he plays. If he does not perform, he does not play,” said Jorge Jesus.

However, Jorge Jesus stressed that the player’s great career deserves respect. And that his achievements mean a great deal. But on the pitch, the decision will be the same for everyone.

“That’s how I do it with everyone. Does Cris have a different status? Yes, he does! His career is different. He has five, five Ballon d’Or awards. But does that count in my decisions? No. It counts for nothing, zero, but yes, he is different from the others,” the coach said.

With Cristiano Ronaldo, see Portugal’s squad list

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