{"id":277832,"date":"2024-03-22T06:37:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T06:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepeoplesperson.com\/?p=277832"},"modified":"2024-03-22T06:37:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T06:37:20","slug":"victor-lindelof-has-a-night-to-forget-against-bruno-fernandes-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepeoplesperson.com\/2024\/03\/22\/victor-lindelof-has-a-night-to-forget-against-bruno-fernandes-portugal-277832\/","title":{"rendered":"Victor Lindelof has a night to forget against Bruno Fernandes’ Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Victor Lindelof and Sweden’s new era with coach Jon Dahl Tomasson got off to the worst possible start with a heavy defeat to Portugal.<\/p>\n

In what was a wonderful performance from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes<\/a>, who bagged a goal and an assist, it was a disaster class by United’s Swedish skipper, Lindelof.<\/p>\n

Tomasson threw doubt<\/a> on the defender’s future as the leader of his country when he claimed that he had to reassess all his options once taking over the reins.<\/p>\n

However, there was good news<\/a> for the centre back as it was revealed a few days ago that he would remain captain.<\/p>\n

Elaborating on his decision Tomasson claimed, “it’s a role he’s used to. He’s a player who takes responsibility, plays in a big club and always thinks about the team”.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, that was the only positive from a dismal showing by the Scandinavians, who showed exactly why they will not be taking part in this summer’s Euros tournament.<\/p>\n

Portugal won 5-2 even though both sides had 13 shots each and the home side had eight on target in comparison with the away side’s six.<\/p>\n

The Swedes also had less of the ball with 45% to Portugal’s 55%.<\/p>\n

From a United perspective, Lindelof had a horror show of a game where he played the full 90 minutes in a side that conceded five goals. <\/p>\n

Sofascore <\/a>gave him a 5.8 for his night’s work as he put in an incredibly passive display.<\/p>\n

The 29 year old made three clearances and had one interception, but this was the extent of his defensive interaction.<\/p>\n

He won zero ground and aerial duels in the match, an incredible statistic that highlights how difficult he found it to make his presence felt against the Portuguese attackers.<\/p>\n

The Swede was much stronger on the ball however and did have a highly impressive 93% pass accuracy with 43 of his 46 passes finding their intended target.<\/p>\n

He was also involved on the ball as he had 51 touches but failed with his one long ball attempt.<\/p>\n

Luckily, it was only a friendly, so the result or performance has no long term relevance but it will be a disheartening way to start the Tomasson era.<\/p>\n

The Bl\u00e5gult and Lindelof will aim to dust themselves down and put in a much better performance at home against Albania on Monday night.<\/p>\n

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