In today's afternoon training session one can get a better idea of the starting 11. This time Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Carvalho could participate in the session. Yesterday they weren't on the pitch. a few undecided positions are up for grabs.
I think the forwards and the midfield duo are the ones where Scolari might change. Nani has had a great season with Manchester United. Compared to Nuno Gomes. Will Scolari keep insisting in putting Nuno Gomes in the starting lineup and Nani as a sub?
How much competition is there for Deco in the midfield? Who will Scolari pair with Ricardo Carvalho in the center defense?
The training was at the Estadio do Tondela.
Theoretically Scolari chose a starting lineup of 4 x 3 x 3
Bosingwa, Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe, Paulo Ferreira,
The surprise was using Real Madrid defender Pepe next to Ricardo Carvalho. Also, Bruno Alves (Pepe), Miguel (Bosingwa), Miguel Veloso (João Moutinho) and Quaresma (Simão) were also used
Cristiano Ronaldo left the training early with pain in the right leg. He later returned to do free-kicks.
Source: www.Record.pt/noticia.asp?id=788379&idCanal=1252
- What do you think of Scolari's 1st starting lineup?
- Do you think Pepe will start next to Carvalho?
I think it will either be Meira or Bruno Alves next to Carvalho.
- How about Simao and no Quaresma?