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Portugal gaffer, Fernando Santos has finally cleared the air about relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo concerning the Portugal national team.
Santos spoke after sending the Five times Ballon d or winner to the bench in the round of 16 game where Switzerland were thumped by Portugal 6-1 on Tuesday.
Santos chose to play Benfica striker, Goncalo Ramos, who ended up scoring three goals on the night.
Ramos became the first player to score a hat-trick in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.
Ronaldo has not been able to add to his tally after his penalty goal against Ghana in the opening game.
Speculation will now naturally turn to whether or not the 21-year-old Benfica man will retain his place in the side for the next game or will Ronaldo return despite his lack of form this season.
Santos was asked about Ronaldo’s role within the team, and he told reporters, “That is still something that has to be defined.
“I have a very close relationship with him – I always have, I have known him since he was 19 years old.
“I will always consider in my role that he is an important player to have in the team.”