'This time we've got Ronaldo', Pepe warns Swiss
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo gives the thumbs up during a training session at the Cidade do Futebol, Portuguese FA's training gounds, in Oeiras on October 9, 2017, on the eve of the WC2018 qualifier football match Portugal against Switzerland. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG
Portugal defender Pepe warned Switzerland that Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifying clash in Lisbon would be “completely different” with Cristiano Ronaldo available for the European champions.
Switzerland have won all nine Group B qualifiers so far, including a 2-0 victory over Portugal in their opening match when Ronaldo was out injured, and need just a draw to secure a place in next year’s finals.
But Portugal, who trail the Swiss by three points, can pip their opponents to first place with a victory as…
