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Originally Posted by Locke
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He's just confident. Nothing wrong with that. I think a lot of people are assuming Portugal are going to be 3 and done this year and I understand the sentiment, they're in a tough group. But things don't always go the way they should.
Portugal play Germany in the first game which I think is great. Weird things can happen on the first game, and they get their toughest test out of the way. If Portugal can get a draw, that puts them in a real good spot as they play Denmark, probably their easiest game next.
Portugal's lack of depth in the middle could haunt them this tourney. Whoever plays striker, it doesn't matter, that's been a huge hole for them for a long time. When Deco left, it opened up another hole in the middle which they haven't filled. Carlos Martins(same last name as me, no relation) is not the answer.
They're going to rely heavily on Ronaldo and Nani on the wings and if they don't show up, they have no chance.