Hey and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE protection of Portugal vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup Spherical of 16 recreation on the Lusail Stadium.
00:20 – The Spherical of 16 hurdle has haunted Portugal:
Portugal has misplaced its final two Spherical of 16 video games at FIFA World Cup. In 2010, it misplaced to Spain, whereas Uruguay beat Ronaldo & Co in 2018.
00:13 – A debutant within the Portugal crew:
Gonacalo Ramos will probably be making his first begin for Portugal in opposition to Switzerland. Large footwear to fill?
00:05 – Head to Head File:
Performed: 25 | Portugal: 9 | Switzerland: 11 | Attracts: 5
23:55 – A file for Xerdan Shaqiri:
The Swiss midfielder makes his 112th look for the nationwide crew. He turns into the joint-second-highest capped participant with Alain Geiger
23:55 – Switzerland’s leads to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:
Gained 1-0 vs Cameroon
Misplaced 0-1 vs Brazil
Gained 3-2 vs Serbia
23:44 – Ronaldo lacking!
That is the primary time since Euro 2008 that Cristiano Ronaldo has not been included within the beginning XI at a serious worldwide competitors.
23:38 – Portugal’s leads to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:
Gained 3-2 vs Ghana
Gained 2-0 vs Uruguay
Misplaced 1-2 vs South Korea
23:30 – The opponent determined:
The winner from right this moment’s recreation will face Morocco within the final eight. The African crew beat Spain 3-0 on penalties.
23:21 – The massive breaking information of the day – Ronaldo benched!
Within the 1-2 defeat to South Korea final week, Ronaldo was sad with Santos’ resolution to take him off the pitch within the second half. The Portuguese media have proven photos that recommend he used vulgar language in response to Santos’s resolution.
Santos mentioned he was unimpressed with Ronaldo’s behaviour after the ahead reacted angrily.
23:12 – Lineups for the sport:
Portugal: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Bruno Fernandes, Otavio, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, William Carvalho, Goncalo Ramos
Switzerland: Yann Sommer, Edimilson Fernandes, Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Schaer, Xherdan Shaqiri
Preview
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by information that key midfielder Otavio must be absolutely match and able to play in its World Cup last-16 match in opposition to Switzerland on Tuesday.
Centre half Danilo Pereira, who sustained three damaged ribs final week, can also be recovering effectively and will characteristic later within the event.
His substitute within the final two matches was 39-year-old defender Pepe, who’s more likely to maintain his place and be tasked with marking Swiss striker Breel Embolo, who has scored twice within the event.
Pepe will probably be paired with Manchester Metropolis centre again Ruben Dias, who was rested for his or her final group match in opposition to South Korea which Portugal misplaced 2-1.
Santos was compelled right into a change at left again after Nuno Mendes was dominated out of the World Cup on account of an harm suffered within the first half in opposition to Uruguay.
Santos switched Joao Cancelo to the left and introduced in Diogo Dalot at proper again and the coach is predicted to maintain the identical formation in opposition to Switzerland.
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo will bid once more to equal the file of World Cup targets scored for Portugal held by Eusebio, who racked up 9 in 1966 in England.
Switzerland have their very own ahead looking for a spot within the file books.
Xherdan Shaqiri’s purpose in opposition to Serbia within the group stage meant he has discovered the web in additional World Cup tournaments than some other Swiss participant, having additionally scored in 2014 and 2018.
He’s one purpose away from matching essentially the most World Cup targets scored by a Switzerland participant – six, by Sepp Huegi all in 1954.
The Swiss quietly completed second of their group behind Brazil, victories over Cameroon and Serbia incomes their place within the final 16.
When and the place to look at
When will the Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, December 7.
The place will the Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match will kick-off at Lusail Stadium.
The place are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match in India?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match will probably be telecasted stay on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and effectively as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will probably be stay streamed on JioCinema.
The place are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Spherical of 16 match outdoors India?
Argentina – Dwell Stream: Telemundo
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