{"id":641737,"date":"2024-06-20T13:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=641737"},"modified":"2024-06-20T13:11:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:11:37","slug":"portugal-predicted-lineup-vs-turkey-june-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/06\/20\/portugal-predicted-lineup-vs-turkey-june-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Predicted Lineup for Group F Clash Against Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roberto Martinez&#8217;s side will be looking to build on their strong start to Euro 2024 as they take on Turkey in their next game on June 22. Last Word on Football brings you a Portugal predicted lineup for this crucial encounter.<\/p>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180457&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Portugal Predicted Lineup vs Turkey for Group F Clash<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/selecaoportugal\/status\/1803437858520203409<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>How Portugal Have Lined Up Recently<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has experimented with a few different formations in the friendlies leading up to the tournament. However, in the last two games, one being their opening fixture of Euro 2024, the <em>Sele\u00e7\u00e3o\u00a0<\/em>have stuck to a back-3 formation.<\/p>\n<p>The oldest player to start a game in Euros history, Pepe, was partnered in defense by Ruben Dias and Nuno Mendes. Diogo Costa kept his spot in goal ahead of veteran Rui Patricio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/06\/19\/portugal-football-three-players-to-watch-euro-2024\/\" target=\"_self\">Portugal\u2019s Rising Stars: Three Players to Watch at Euro 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joao Cancelo and Diogo Dalot were Martinez&#8217;s preferred wingbacks with Bruno Fernandes and Player of the Match Vitinha in midfield. Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva partnered with captain Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.<\/p>\n<p>This formation could see Goncalo Inacio the young Sporting center-back replace Mendes in defense, with the latter pushed further up the field in favour of Dalot. This could be an effective ploy to counter Turkish phenom and Real Madrid star Arda Guler.<\/p>\n<p>Pedro Neto, Francisco Conceicao, and Diogo Jota also impressed in their cameos in the first game and could be in contention to make their way into the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>Football Fans Are Being Lied To<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Football Fans Are Being Lied To\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEQkQsNQGzo?start=10&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Portugal&#8217;s Recent Form and Tactics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">Portugal have won their last two games against Czechia and Ireland respectively. However, they were facing a disappointing start to the tournament before Conceicao&#8217;s brilliant stoppage-time winner against their Euro rivals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mart\u00ednez&#8217;s strategy emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions, aiming to utilize the pace and skill of his attacking players. The wing-backs are encouraged to join the attack, providing width and creating overloads on the flanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/06\/14\/england-germany-euro-1996\/\" target=\"_self\">Reliving Three Lions on the Shirt, but Germany Wins Euro 1996<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This approach has yielded positive results, with the side looking cohesive and dangerous going forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Defensively, Portugal aims to maintain a compact shape, pressing high up the pitch to disrupt the opposition&#8217;s build-up play. The midfield duo plays a crucial role in this system, ensuring a balance between attack and defense.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Portugal Injuries to Consider<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Martinez will have a fully fit squad at his disposal as his side aim to solidify their spot atop Group F.<\/p>\n<h3>Portugal Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>GK &#8211; Diogo Costa<\/p>\n<p>LCB &#8211; Goncalo Inacio<\/p>\n<p>CB &#8211; Ruben Dias<\/p>\n<p>RCB &#8211; Pepe<\/p>\n<p>LWB &#8211; Nuno Mendes<\/p>\n<p>CM &#8211; Bruno Fernandes<\/p>\n<p>CM &#8211; Vitinha<\/p>\n<p>RWB &#8211; Joao Cancelo<\/p>\n<p>LW &#8211; Diogo Jota<\/p>\n<p>ST &#8211; Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n<p>RW &#8211; Bernardo Silva<\/p>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180457&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roberto Martinez&#8217;s side will be looking to build on their strong start to Euro 2024 as they take on Turkey in their next game on June 22. Last Word on Football brings you a Portugal predicted lineup for this crucial encounter. 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