Bruno Fernandes: 'Very well organised' Ireland will provide test for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo, and potentially 41-year-old Pepe, could start against Ireland. 

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes after Portugal's 4-2 victory over Finland. Picture: AP Photo/Armando Franca

Negativity seeping in about Portugal’s Euros prospects is precisely the development which Bruno Fernandes welcomes.

After following up a perfect eight wins in 2023 with another victory over Sweden in March, the Portuguese have slipped to two defeats in their last three, against Slovenia and Croatia.