#3 Andre Gomes:
Portugal have looked devoid of inspiration in midfield and down the flanks for the most part of Euro 2016, apart from Andre Gomes. While an ageing Joao Moutinho and a disappointing Nani have not provided much service to Ronaldo, and Ricardo Quaresma looking a complete misfit for such a high standard of football, Andre Gomes has shone brightly.
Gomes is nursing an injury at the moment and he may have to start the game on the bench. Portuguese fans will be hoping that he is fit enough to come off the bench and make an impact.
The Valencia midfielder is adept at playing down the flanks as well as through the middle. He has a superb passing range, Andre Gomes along with Joao Mario have shouldered the creative burden for Portgual, in the midfield, in Euro 2016.
His mature outlook would belie his tender age of just 22 years. Gomes burst onto the international scene in 2014, and has made 14 appearances since then, for Portugal. He has only recently become an important member of the team.
Andre Gomes has provided an assist and has 83% passing accuracy in the final third, respectable statistics given Portugal’s underwhelming gameplay till now in Euro 2016. However, Gomes will have to step his game up against Poland, to realise his true potential.
