Ruben Dies has returned to the Portuguese team led by Cristiano Ronaldo for his upcoming nation League quarter -finals against DIS Denmark. 27 -year -old Manchester City defender Dies was sidelined with a appearance injury in the Premier League action. Sporting Lisbon teenagers Geovani Quonda have also earned a callup for the first time. Coach Roberto Martinez said, “At the age of 17, being in the national team, reflects his ability.” “What matters quality, commitment and work,” Spaniard told a press conference. According to Martinez, people who are selected were “careful and professional”.
“If I can call all of them, I because they deserve it, but it is not possible,” he said, Al-Hilal defender Joao canceled and Al-Nasar Midfielder Otavio both were injured.
Portugal plays Denmark at Copenhagen on 20 March and next Sunday at home in Lisbon.
26-man squad of Portugal
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Cotton Silva (Sporting Lisbon), Jose SA (Wolverhampton/Ing)
Defenders: Diogo dalot (Manchester United/Eng), Nelson Semedo (Volverhampton/Eng), Nuno Mendes (PSG/FRA), Nuno Tavares (Lazio/ITA), Gonalo Inacio Antonio Silva/Eng)
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Bayern/Ger), Ruben Neo (Al-Hilal/KSA), Joao Navs (PSG/FRA), Vitinha (PSG/FRA), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United/Ingnated/Ingon), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City/Ing), Joe Felix (AC/ITA)
Forward: Francisco Tinco (Sporting), Francisco Conceco (Juventus/ITA), Pedro Neto (Chelsea/Ang), Geovani Quanda (Sporting), Rafael Leo (AC Milan/ITA), Dioogo Jota (Liverpool/ANG), Gonclo Remos (PSG/Frai)
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