Why do you think someone criticizes you for not being brave enough to let Ronaldo be a substitute? Martinez: I make decisions based on data

June 12 According to Sell Radio, Portugal's national team coach Martinez was interviewed and responded to the comments from outside criticizing him for not being able to let Ronaldo be a substitute.

Martinez said: "As the head coach of the Portuguese national team, your responsibility is not to decide whether to let Ronaldo play, but to use the strongest lineup of the team as much as possible. Ronaldo is not just a player, (in Portugal), he is also a symbol and a topic as common as the weather. Ronaldo has unique experience among 40-year-olds at the club level. I make decisions based on data, and Ronaldo has scored 20 goals in the past 25 games."