The experienced expert, who this time acted as an analyst, had no dilemma – without Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team is losing its identity and recognizability.
"Remove Cristiano Ronaldo from the team and Portugal looks like any average national team," Mourinho said.
The captain was unavailable due to injury, and according to the trophy-winning coach, that was clearly visible on the field.
"People keep saying he shouldn't be called up to the national team anymore... He didn't play against Mexico and you saw what that looked like!"
Portugal seemed harmless, without ideas and without authority in the game.
"There is no threat, no fear from the opponent. Just a team that is under pressure from Mexico," Mourinho was clear.
