Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes lead the way
In one of those rare performances where everything seemed on song, Manchester United’s effervescent duo of Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot proved too devastating a combination for the beleaguered home side. While Czechia did create some danger in the first half, Fernando Santos’ double pivot once again showed its effectiveness.
But who else proved they should remain in Portugal’s starting XI conversation?
Seleção correspondent Nathan Motz closely followed the action last night and graded out Portugal’s key contributors as the Seleção now turns its attention to the showdown in Braga against Spain.
On the day Fernando Santos completed eight years as Portugal coach, the manager was in fine form after guiding his team to a thumping 4-0 victory in Prague against the Czech Republic. “The best is yet to come,” said Santos in a clear allusion to his high expectations for the Seleção at World Cup 2022.
Diogo Dalot was an unlikely hero in Prague where Portugal beat Czech Republic 4-0 in the UEFA Nations League. The Manchester United right-back opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Bruno Fernandes doubled the advantage in added time.
Portugal play the Czech Republic in Prague on Saturday evening hoping to get the result needed to leave themselves in a position to finish top of the group when they host Spain the final group game.