Agbonlahor Urges Martinez to Drop Ronaldo for World Cup

Gabriel Agbonlahor, the former Aston Villa captain, has advised Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez to consider dropping Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting lineup ahead of Portugal's World Cup match against Uzbekistan. Agbonlahor expressed that Ronaldo has passed his best and is not effectively contributing to the team's play, particularly after a disappointing display against DR Congo.

He noted that Ronaldo's tendency to drop deep and attempt to play a more creative role is not beneficial, suggesting that Portugal should look for other strikers to lead the attack. Agbonlahor's comments reflect a growing sentiment regarding Ronaldo's performance, emphasizing that he is no longer the player he once was and that it may be time for a change in the team's strategy.