Ronaldo has received criticism from Fernando Santos for his response to being replaced.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s response to being substituted in Friday’s World Cup match against South Korea was criticized by Portugal coach Fernando Santos, who also refused to say whether or not the striker will play against Switzerland today.
When Ronaldo was substituted in the 65th minute of the 2-1 loss, he was seen to express frustration by saying, “He’s in a rush to sub me,” according to cameras.
Santos didn’t realize how Ronaldo had reacted to his substitution until after the game, when he witnessed Ronaldo getting into a verbal altercation with Cho Gue-Sung of South Korea as he was leaving the field.
“Let’s split this answer in two,” said Santos when asked about video footage appearing to show Ronaldo criticising the decision to substitute him.
“Right after the match, I spoke in the flash interview, and then went to the press conference, and there I said something I’ll repeat here: on the pitch, I didn’t hear anything. I was too far, and this is why I only saw him arguing with a South Korean player, and nothing else.
“Have I already watched the footage? Yes. I didn’t like it. Didn’t like it at all. From there, it’s things you sort out internally. It was sorted out this way, and now we think about the game tomorrow. Everyone is focused on the game.”
Santos and Ronaldo had some straightforward conversations, but Santos did not clarify whether or not Ronaldo would play against Switzerland in the round of 16 at Lusail Stadium, which might be his final World Cup match.
“I only tell the team who will play in the dressing room,” Santos said.
“When we’re in the stadium they find out about the team. And they know that. It’s been like this since I arrived. I will start the team that I think should play. It’s what I’ve been doing my entire life. I’m OK with myself, have no problem. I stay with my conscience.
“Maybe after the match I reflect on it that I might have taken a different decision. But it’s been like this since I arrived in 2014.
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