Nations League: Why I benched Ronaldo against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus

Portugal caput coach, Jorge Jesus, has explained wherefore helium benched Cristiano Ronaldo for his side’s UEFA Nations League clash against Norway on Sunday.

Ronaldo was an unused substitute arsenic Gonçalo Ramos took his spot successful the starting XI against Norway.

The lucifer ended 2-1 successful favour of Portugal, acknowledgment to goals from Ramos and João Félix.

Speaking astir wherefore helium benched Ronaldo, Jesus said (via Al Nassr Zone connected X):

“Today is the 3rd day. Cristiano played astir 70 minutes against Wales, and I saw that helium is not capable to commencement 2 consecutive matches.

“We privation Cristiano Ronaldo to beryllium with america for these 4 matches, whether helium plays much minutes oregon fewer, but we privation him to beryllium connected the pitch.”

Nations League: Why I benched Ronaldo against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus