Pedro Neto has publicly stated that the Portuguese national team is not entirely reliant on the performances of Cristiano Ronaldo. His comments come as Ronaldo has recently featured for the national squad during the World Cup group stage. Following a match where he failed to score or assist in a 1-1 draw against the DR Congo, Ronaldo scored two goals in the subsequent 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan.
Ronaldo’s return to the World Cup spotlight has generated significant discussion regarding Portugal’s perceived dependence on the Al Nassr star. However, Neto has distanced himself from this notion. While acknowledging Ronaldo’s importance, Neto cautioned against using the term “dependence.”
“I think Cristiano is very important to us, but I believe the word dependence is a bit too strong,” Neto stated, following a performance from another player, Ibrahimovic, and Ronaldo’s two-goal outing.
Neto indicated that while Ronaldo is a crucial figure for the team, the relationship is more nuanced than complete reliance. This statement aims to provide perspective amid the heightened media focus on the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to international duty.
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