"Take Cristiano Ronaldo out of the picture and Portugal look like any run-of-the-mill team. People keep asking us not to call him up. Well, he didn't play, and you saw the result. No threat, no fear from the opposition."
"When Ronaldo is on the pitch, the opposition think twice. Without him, they don't think at all. Just a team being put under pressure by Mexico."
Portugal played a 0-0 draw against Mexico, struggling offensively without Cristiano Ronaldo, who is sidelined due to injury. The team managed 10 shots but only two on target, accumulating 1.4 expected goals. Mourinho criticized the team's performance, stating they resembled a run-of-the-mill team without Ronaldo. He emphasized that Ronaldo's presence creates a significant threat to opponents. Portugal's next match is against the United States, with Ronaldo likely absent. If he recovers, he could make a record sixth World Cup appearance starting June 17.
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