European Champions have a favourable draw and excellent attacking options but an ageing defence could let them down
This article is part of the Guardian’s 2018 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 32 countries who have qualified for Russia. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 14 June.
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Written by Nuno Travassos
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/31/portugal-world-cup-2018-team-guide-tactics-key-players-and-expert-predictions under the title “Portugal World Cup 2018 team guide: tactics, key players and expert predictions”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
