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Portugal will face Uruguay in their second game of the World Cup 2022, and a victory here will confirm their place in the next round. Uruguay, meanwhile, will be aiming for their first victory, after playing a goalless draw against South Korea. We take a look at five major talking points for Portugal vs Uruguay.
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Rafael Leao To Start?Rafael Leao was clearly the difference in the last game, as his arrival resulted in two quick goals for Portugal. Leao too scored one of them, and given the form he's in, he should start ahead of anyone.
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Edinson Cavani Or Luis Suarez?Uruguay coach Diogo Alonso will be facing a tough choice between Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez. Suarez is arguably the greatest Uruguayan striker, but at this stage of his career, he loses out to Cavani for first-choice XI.
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Bruno Fernandes The Key For PortugalBruno Fernandes will hold the key for Portugal in the attacking phase. In the last game against Ghana, Fernandes recorded two assists and created three chances.
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Cristiano Ronaldo-Shaped Problem Purely on the basis of form, Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't really fit into Portugal's strongest XI. Rafael Leao, Joao Felix, and Bernardo Silva look more promising and incisive, but it's unlikely this trio will start.
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Can Federico Valverde Inspire Uruguay Here?Federico Valverde is one of the players in this Uruguyana squad who is at his peak, and can turn the game on its head. Valverde's sensational effort crashed into the post against South Korea, and his long-range shots will again be on display tonight.