{"id":195238,"date":"2024-07-01T12:48:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/01\/portugal-predicted-lineup-vs-slovenia-euro-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-07-01T12:48:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:48:01","slug":"portugal-predicted-lineup-vs-slovenia-euro-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/01\/portugal-predicted-lineup-vs-slovenia-euro-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal predicted lineup vs Slovenia \u2013 Euro 2024 \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Portugal have been handed one of the more favourable draws of the last 16 as they take on Slovenia in Frankfurt on Monday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having won their opening two matches of the tournament and topped their group, a surprise defeat to Georgia may have tempered expectations. The 2-0 loss was technically the greatest upset in Euros history in terms of FIFA rankings, albeit Roberto Martinez made significant changes to his starting lineup as they closed out the group stage.<\/p>\n<p>The former Belgium boss will recall some of his key starters for the match-up with Slovenia, including the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. With a squad as deep as it is talented, Martinez has plenty of options should he wish to tinker, with skipper Cristiano Ronaldo having come under fire for his subpar displays.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how Portugal may line up against Slovenia on Monday.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_trkyh5nlz\">Portugal predicted lineup vs Slovenia (4-2-3-1)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01j1hw5cqx6dfqrqg0rc.jpg\" alt=\"Rafael Leao\" title=\"Rafael Leao\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Rafael Leao is back from suspension \/ Jonathan Moscrop\/GettyImages<\/p>\n<p><strong>GK: Diogo Costa \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0The Porto goalkeeper has been long admired by Europe\u2019s elite clubs and they will have liked what they\u2019ve seen so far at\u00a0Euro 2024. He hasn\u2019t been the busiest stopper in the competition, but he\u2019s been darn good when called upon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RB: Joao Cancelo \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Portugal\u00a0have not been impenetrable in Germany and are never likely to be with Cancelo and Nuno Mendes as full-backs. However, the benefit of boasting the attack-minded pair comes in the final third.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CB: Ruben Dias \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>While he has been overshadowed by his veteran centre-back partner so far, Dias has been as composed and determined as ever at the back. There aren\u2019t many better defenders at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CB: Pepe \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0The 41-year-old has been extraordinary in Germany, not just due to his age. The Porto defender reads the game impeccably and still boasts the aggression that has made him such an exceptional talent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LB: Nuno Mendes \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Paris Saint-Germain defender was particularly impactful against Czechia and will keep Slovenia penned into their own half as he bombs up and down the flank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DM: Vitinha \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Arguably Portugal\u2019s best player at the tournament, Vitinha has continued his great 2023\/24 form in Germany. Connecting attack and defence, the diminutive midfielder compliments Joao Palhinha well in a double pivot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DM: Joao Palhinha \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A key influence for Portugal, the Fulham midfielder has actually only managed a collective 90 minutes in Germany. Up against stronger opposition, his ability to break play up will be crucial in the knockout stages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RM: Bernardo Silva \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Having now scored his first goal at a major tournament, Silva will be keen to add to his tally. With Slovenia\u2019s first-choice left-back Erik Janza suspended, he could get some joy on the right wing. No Portugal player created more chances in the group stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AM: Bruno Fernandes \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Operating in the number ten role, Slovenia will have to keep a keen eye on Fernandes. A chief creator, they cannot afford him too much space around the penalty area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LM: Rafael Leao \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Having now returned from suspension, with two yellow cards for diving to his name, Leao should come back into the starting XI. He has been underwhelming in Germany and has the likes of Pedro Neto and Diogo Jota fighting for his spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ST: Cristiano Ronaldo \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The big question for Martinez involves\u00a0Ronaldo. The captain should be replaced based on performances, but it seems like a big gamble \u2013 and one Martinez is unlikely to take. However, he needs to improve, and fast.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal have been handed one of the more favourable draws of the last 16 as they take on Slovenia in Frankfurt on Monday night. Having won their opening two matches of the tournament and topped their group, a surprise defeat to Georgia may have tempered expectations. 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