Portugal’s Predictive lineup and Player Strengths:

Portugal will be playing their first game against Spain in the World Cup 2018.

Portugese team led by Cristiano Ronaldo  will probably play a defensive game against Spain. Ronaldo being the strength of the team, he will be a marked by the opponent subsequently. But that simply cant stop the best player in the world and his team who won the Euro in 2016.

Here is the predictive lineup of Portugal.

 GK

Rui Patricio:- One of the best keepers who can give quick reflexes and is brilliant in saving power shots. He is reliable.

Def: 

Guerriero:- A youngster who has a great pace and a good cross .Can play as a attacking Left Mid too.

Bruno Alves:- Experienced player. Great on defending air balls and tackles. He is a real threat to opponent in the corners due to his height and heading abilities. 

Pepe:- Another highly experienced player. Great on tacking and clearing air balls. He is also a real threat to opponent in the corners due to his heading abilities. He plays aggressive game that helps the team.

   

Cedric:- Youngster with a great pace,dribble and cross. He has been in good form and can easily switch high balls.

 Midfield

 Bruno Fernandes: A youngster with a great dribbling skills and pace. He can also fire long range goals which can be a positive point for Portugal. 

William Carvalho: A player which manages the part of defensive midfield. He has a great physical strength and tackles. He moreover plays like a defence rather than a midfield. 

Jao Mountinho: Another player having experience playing for the national team. He has a great dribbling and can hold ball in midfield. 

Bernardo Silva: A Youngster with whom Portugal will expect much. He has a great dribbling, pace and cross . He will be real threat to opponents due to his gameplay. 

Forwards: 

Cristiano Ronaldo: A highly experienced player . Captain of the team . He will be the key player of Portugal . Great in firing power shots,long range shots,freekicks ,penalties and absolutely amazing in air. Has ability of heading every air balls inside the net. 

Goncalo Guedes:A youngster with not much experience but a great pace and dribbling. Can play a great role in counter attacks. Can play striker as well as midfielder. He is  one of the top anticipated breakthrough in the World Cup.