FIFA World 2018: Portugal vs Morocco Preview & Possible Lineup
Portugal have momentum on their side after they salvaged a remarkable comeback to secure a point against Spain courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo master class while their next opponent Morocco suffered a heartbreaking last defeat against Iran via own goal.
It could be a must-win for both, with Spain expected to get three points vs. Iran, which already has three points after knocking off Morocco.
It will be another tough match for Portugal as Morocco isn't afraid to play physical, but if Ronaldo is on his game, then the Portuguese team should have enough to take three points.
Both teams enter this match healthy and ready to roll.
Possible line-ups:
Portugal: Rui Patricio; Cedric, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; William, Joao Moutinho, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario; Andre Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo
Morocco: Monir El Kajoui; Achraf Hakimi, Ghanem Saiss, Mehdi Benatia, Hamza Mendyl; Karim El Ahmadi, Hakim Ziyach, Mbark Boussoufa, Younes Belhanda, Noureddine Amrabat; Khalid Boutaib
It could be a must-win for both, with Spain expected to get three points vs. Iran, which already has three points after knocking off Morocco.
It will be another tough match for Portugal as Morocco isn't afraid to play physical, but if Ronaldo is on his game, then the Portuguese team should have enough to take three points.
Both teams enter this match healthy and ready to roll.
Possible line-ups:
Portugal: Rui Patricio; Cedric, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; William, Joao Moutinho, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario; Andre Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo
Morocco: Monir El Kajoui; Achraf Hakimi, Ghanem Saiss, Mehdi Benatia, Hamza Mendyl; Karim El Ahmadi, Hakim Ziyach, Mbark Boussoufa, Younes Belhanda, Noureddine Amrabat; Khalid Boutaib