inauguration day: score at least 2 goals and keep the lead. After looking at today's training, the local media started speculating who Scolari places in the starting 11. It's still not sure who the starting 11 will be until the 4 players in England join the group tomorrow and train with the group.
The one position that is still up for grabs is the left flank, the Cristiano Ronaldo role except that in the left right behind the striker. It's between Simao and Quaresma. Scolari has shown during the EURO 2008 qualifyers that Simao is 1st choice in that position and Quaresma 2nd choice.
Here's what the local media predict so far, a 4-2-3-1.
Goalkeeper- didn't say yet
4 Defenders: Bosingwa, Bruno Alves, Fernando Meira, Jorge Ribeiro;
2 Midfielders: Petit, Miguel Veloso;
3 midfielders: Quaresma, Moutinho, Simão
1 forward: Nuno Gomes.
Free kicks:
Scolari has already picked 4 players who will be in charge of the free kicks outside the penalty box,
- Quaresma,
- Jorge Ribeiro,
- Petit
- Miguel Veloso,
Here's a picture of midfielder Miguel Veloso, who's wanted by Man U and other important clubs. This was last Sunday when his club Sporting Lisboa won the Cup "Taca De Portugal."
Needless to say, Scolari's first 2 choices will be Cristiano Ronaldo and Simão.
Here's my starting 11:
Quim
Bosingwa, Bruno Alves, Ricardo Carvalho, Paolo Ferreira;
Petit, Miguel Veloso;
Quaresma, Moutinho and Cristiano Ronaldo
Nani
What's your prediction for the starting 11?