Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has warned Portugal to not depend on their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hislop believes the Al Nassr ahead just isn’t the participant he as soon as was.
He spoke after Ronaldo, 40, scored a brace throughout Portugal’s 2-2 draw towards Hungary of their 2026 World Cup qualifier conflict on Tuesday.
Talking in regards to the former Actual Madrid and Manchester United star, Hislop stated: “Is Cristiano Ronaldo the striker that you just depend on?
“World Cup qualifiers, sure. I don’t assume there’s any query about that.
“However on the World Cup, within the knockouts, is he the man you depend on to drag you out of the hearth? I’m not so sure he’s nonetheless that particular person.”
Ronaldo will hope to steer Portugal to victory after they face Eire in a World Cup qualifier in November.
