The central defense is one of Scolari's doubts- undecided issues for the June 7th match Portugal- Turkey. Who do you think needs to start? Carvalho next to Pepe, Meira, or Bruno Alves?
According to this article on local newspaper www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=788652&idCanal=1252:
- Scolari has to decide who to pair with central defender Ricardo Carvalho:
Bruno Alves or Pepe. - Right back- Miguel or Bosingwa?
- Midfielder duo- Miguel Veloso or João Moutinho with Petit and Deco.
In Tuesday's training at Estadio do Tondela, Scolari tested Pepe, Bosingwa and João Moutinho in the starting lineup. Then, he tested Bruno Alves, Miguel e Miguel Veloso. The press won't know what Scolari decides on Friday's training because it's closed to the public.
It looks like Scolari is more confident in the attack section with Simão, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Gomes. Midfield: Deco and Petit. Defense: Left-back Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho (central) and Ricardo in goal. .
Thursday's training session of 90 minutes was the last one open to the public and to the press. Cristiano Ronaldo started in the left side of the attack, with Quim in goal and Pepe. Scolari kept testing different lineups: in center defense Pepe next to Bruno Alves, Bosingwa as right-back, with Nani and Quaresma and Hugo Almeida.
What lineup do you expect for Saturday's friendly Portugal-Georgia?
Who's next to Carvalho?