The Carlos Queiroz Era

Ok, Queiroz is making some changes against Brazil. Gone from the starting line up is Hugo Almeida, finally!
In, after a long absence is Tiago (Inter) in midfield. Danny will play up front with Ronaldo and Simão.
The starting line ups are as follows:
PORTUGAL – Quim; Bosingwa, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Paulo Ferreira; Maniche, Deco, Tiago; Danny, Cristiano [...]

This blog will follow the adventures of Carlos Queiroz, the newly appointed successor to Luis Filipe Scolari. Queiroz was highly critical of Scolari’s work, so let’s see how he does in qualifying a Scolari over-achiever team to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Let’s see if Queiroz starts by getting rid of Ricardo, finding [...]