Queiroz had experimented with the formation so badly that the goals weren't coming. e dared to even play without a forward for more than 45 minutes last year.
Not to mention he repeatedly dropped Nuno Gomes from the call-up list. In the August 12, 2009 friendly, he finally dared to discard the 4-3-3 formation. He started the game with 4-4-2 Simao on the right side, Almeida up front, left-back Duda not going forward constantly.
Next Portugal games 2010 World Cup qualification matches Group 1, Buy Tickets
Denmark- Portugal September 5, 2009, Venue: Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hungary- Portugal September 9, 2009, Venue: Puskas Ferenc Stadium, Budapest, Hungary
Portugal - Hungary October 10, 2009, Venue: TBA, Portugal
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