Rodolfo Reis worried: “Portugal need two wingers, strong both ways” | OneFootball

Rodolfo Reis, former FC Porto and national team player, was present at the Betano Fan Zone in Vila Nova de Gaia and issued several warnings to the Portuguese team with an eye on the future, following the 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener.

“I don’t want to be pessimistic, but we’ll have to be several levels above what we were, especially against Colombia, who have a good team and good individual players. We made things difficult for ourselves, but our heads are not under water yet. The attacking trio that started the match lacks explosiveness and doesn’t contribute much in defensive moments. Portugal have an extraordinary midfield, extraordinary full-backs, a great goalkeeper and very ordinary centre-backs. Whoever plays on the wings has to create different situations, take on the opposition and rely on speed, but also, when they lose the ball, be defensively solid. Portugal need two wingers who are powerful in attack and defence. It is also important to get Rúben Dias back, because otherwise we will suffer in a crucial area of the pitch. We have shortcomings that have come to the surface, but we still have time to correct them. It was an unexpected result, but if Portugal find those game-changers, they will manage to get through this stage,” he analysed.

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