Majority of Our Readers Would Exclude This Key Player from Rossi’s Lisbon Starting Lineup

A significant poll conducted among fans has indicated which players should start for Marco Rossi’s lineup against Portugal. A total of 6,684 votes were cast, reflecting strong preferences for specific players.

Starting Lineup Preferences

The following players received the most support from readers:

• Goalkeeper: Tóth Balázs – 6,216 votes (93%)
• Defenders:
  • Loic Nego – 5,025 votes (75.2%)
  • Willi Orbán – 6,554 votes (98.1%)
  • Szalai Attila – 4,627 votes (69.2%)
  • Kerkez Milos – 5,911 votes (88.4%)
• Midfielders:
  • Schäfer András – 5,546 votes (83%)
  • Callum Styles – 3,905 votes (58.4%)
• Forwards:
  • Sallai Roland – 6,024 votes (90.1%)
  • Tóth Alex – 3,858 votes (57.7%)
  • Szoboszlai Dominik – 6,426 votes (96.1%)
  • Varga Barnabás – 6,259 votes (93.6%)

Returning Players and Surprising Exclusions

Readers overwhelmingly supported the return of Sallai Roland and Varga Barnabás to the starting lineup, with both receiving over 90% of the votes. There was also strong backing for Tóth Balázs as the primary goalkeeper, akin to the consensus from the previous match against Armenia.

Willi Orbán emerged as the player with the highest votes, distinguishing himself significantly ahead of Szoboszlai Dominik.

Notable Absences and Voter Sentiments

Among the surprises noted by fans was the absence of Bolla Bendegúz, who had a pivotal role in the last match by providing an assist. Instead, Callum Styles managed to secure a place in the lineup, having been previously omitted. Tóth Alex also narrowly surpassed Bolla in votes.

Additionally, Gruber Zsombor was not included compared to the last voting session. Due to illness, Nagy Zsolt was absent from consideration entirely. Marco Rossi’s surprising choice of Lukács Dániel, who scored in the last match against Armenia, received only 13.2% of votes this time, signaling a decline in support for him as a starting option.

This polling outcome lays the groundwork for Marco Rossi’s strategic decisions as the team prepares to face Portugal.