Great goal, getting closer to the starting lineup in the Euro. MOUTINHO APPROVED
If you saw or even read the match report of Portugal - Georgia on May 31st, you noticed a young midfielder that stole the show in the 1st half. #10 Joao Moutinho. He's earning a place in the Portugal - Turkey Euro 2008 match on June 7th.
In the 2nd half when Scolari put Miguel Veloso, the one the press keeps linking to an Arsenal move. Veloso disappointed, below expectations. Is Arsenal eyeing the wrong midfielder from Sporting Lisboa?
It looks like FC Porto Raul Meireles and Miguel Veloso are definitely 2nd and 3rd option. Now one needs to hope that Moutinho can stand the pressure to keep the ball, pass it effectively in a big match of the Euro 2008.
Moutinho played in the Euro sub-21 in Holland in 2007 for Portugal. With the Portugal football team he played in the Euro 2008 qualifyers, not yet in an international tournament. I wonder what club will want him if he does a great euro 2008. Premiership or Italian Serie A?
Image Source: http://bancadejornais.sapo.pt/2008/06/01/record.jpg
Joao Moutinho scores a great goal in his 13th international cap. HE WON HIS PLACE. Captain of Sporting Lisboa has 5, 279 minutes this season.
-----Do you agree with these covers?
-----Do you think Moutinho needs to start in Portugal -Turkey, Group A match of EURO 2008? Ahead of Raul Meireles, and Miguel Veloso?