Portugal's latest squad: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandez and others are selected

2022-09-16 17:31

Portugal's latest squad: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandez and others are selected


Portugal coach Fernando Santos announced the new squad, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandez and others.


In addition, Ruben Dias, Joao Mario, Joao Felix and Rafa Silva, who were not called up in June due to injuries and other reasons, were re-elected to the Portuguese national team. , Octavio, Andre Silva and Gonzalo Guedes were excluded.


In late September this year, Portugal will face the Czech Republic and Spain in the UEFA Nations League .


Selection of World Cup Members

"Winning the game (against the Czech Republic and Spain) is very important to reach the final, the immediate issues are the most pressing. The World Cup issues are later," Santos told reporters. "There were several players we didn't even notice two months ago, I can name many here, Antonio Silva, Florentino, Porter, Trincon, Vittini of Braga Ya... There are quite a few people who say they are suddenly on the squad. They have proven themselves and are eligible for the national team. We are all watching."


"I'm the one who makes the call, but Portugal's World Cup squad also depends on the performance of the players, and October's game will be decisive for that. We have a wide range of options, but we will choose the ones that perform best. people."


The case of Cristiano Ronaldo

Since the start of the Premier League this season, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has come off the bench many times and has only started 5 times for Manchester United so far. Santos insisted that Cristiano is still the main player of the national team. "I have no concerns about Ronaldo's lack of playing time at Manchester United," he said. "Like any player, I have to figure out his situation. But I don't think anyone doubts that Ronaldo is still very important to the national team.


Portugal's 26-man call-up list:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Patricio (Roma), Jose Sa (Wolves)


Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo (Paris Saint-Germain), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Thiago Jallow (Lille), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Raphael Guerreiro (Dortmund)


Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), William Carvalho (Real Betis), Joao Mario (Benfica)


Forwards: Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Rafa Silva (Benfica), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid)