Not just Cristiano — Czech captain warns teammates ahead of EURO 2024 showdown with Portugal

Not just Cristiano — Czech captain warns teammates ahead of EURO 2024 showdown with Portugal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:39 - 18.06.2024

Czech Republic captain Thomas Soucek has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only Portuguese player to fear.

Soucek acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo as a goalscoring phenom but insisted there are other Portuguese players to watch out for.

Both nations face off in the group opener in Leipzig, and all eyes will be on Al Nassr superstar Ronaldo to come up with the goals to fire Portugal to glory.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo is chasing history at this year’s tournament, looking to make a record-extending sixth appearance, as well as becoming the first player to score in six different Euros.

Soucek warns teammates to be wary of Ronaldo, others

According to Soucek, despite scoring 50 goals for Al Nassr last season, Ronaldo isn't the only one to fear.

Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating a goal for Portugal
Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating a goal for Portugal

He told O Jogo: “It’s not just Cristiano. Fernandes, Leão, Silva, players who are very, very good.

“Not only when talking about the attack, but also about defence. We know this and we are focused on us.”

Portugal are looking to win the competition again, after their 2016 triumph.

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