Portugal Call Up Premier League Rookie Renato Veiga for Upcoming Nations League Fixtures
Portugal’s national team manager, Roberto Martinez, has handed a shock call-up to Chelsea youngster Renato Veiga for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. The 21-year-old midfielder is the latest addition to a talented Portugal squad that’s eager to put their disappointing Euro 2024 campaign behind them.
Veiga has made a big impact in his debut Premier League season, coming on at left-back during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. His versatility and energy could be valuable assets for Portugal in their upcoming matches against Croatia and Scotland.
The Portugal squad also features some familiar faces, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who has maintained his faith with manager Martinez despite a disappointing tournament. The 39-year-old superstar has 130 goals for Portugal and is still one of the most feared strikers in international football.
Another notable absentee from the squad is defender Joao Cancelo, who has completed his move to Al Hilal from Manchester City. The Portugal squad looks strong, with experienced players like Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rúben Dias complemented by younger talent like Veiga and Pedro Gonçalves.
Here’s the full Portugal squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton), Rui Silva (Real Betis)
Defenders: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), António Silva (Benfica), Renato Veiga (Chelsea), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting), Tiago Santos (Lille), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton)
Midfielders: João Palhinha (Bayern Munich), João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), João Félix (Chelsea), Francisco Trincão (Sporting), Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting)
Forwards: Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Geovany Quenda (Sporting), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
Portugal are gearing up for an exciting Nations League campaign, and Veiga’s inclusion is a sign of the team’s commitment to blooding new talent. Will the 21-year-old make a big impact for Portugal? Only time will tell.
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