Die Stars
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If you think of Portugal, you arrive Cristiano Ronaldo (36) not over. The elite striker is not only an absolute legend in his home country, but is revered around the world. He gets support from midfield Bruno Fernandes (26)who proved his class at Manchester United last season. Reuben Dias (24) is one of the key players at Manchester City and lifted the Skyblues to a new level, making them English champions and Champions League finalists.
Bundesliga-Duo
With Raphael Warrior (27) from Borussia Dortmund and André Silva (25) from Eintracht Frankfurt are two Bundesliga players in Portugal’s squad. Silva played an outstanding season for the Adler and even managed to relegate Erling Haaland to third place in the scorers list with 28 goals. Due to the competition in the attack, however, his playing minutes could be limited.
Player to watch
The European Championship could be for Nuno Mendes (21) mean a huge push. Thanks to a top season at Sporting Lisbon, the left-back also made his debut for the Portuguese national team and completed two of the last three international matches over 90 minutes. Should he be given preference over veteran Guerreiro, which is unlikely, the rumored interest from Manchester City and FC Barcelona should materialize.
This is how Portugal could play
The appointments
Portugal play in Group F against Hungary, Germany and France.
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Hungary v Portugal (June 15, 6pm in Budapest)
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Portugal – Germany (June 19, 6 p.m. in Munich)
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Portugal v France (June 23, 9 p.m. in Budapest)
The 26-man squad
Tor: Anthony Lopes (Olympique Lyon), Rui Patrício (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (FC Granada).
Defense: João Cancelo (Manchester City), Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers), José Fonte (OSC Lille), Pepe (FC Porto), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Nuno Mendes (Sporting Lissabon), Raphaël Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).
Midfield: Danilo Pereira (PSG), João Palhinha (Sporting Lissabon), Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Renato Sanches (OSC Lille), Sérgio Oliveira (FC Porto), William Carvalho (Betis Sevilla).
Attack: Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting Lissabon), André Silva (Eintracht Frankfurt), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus Turin), Diogo Jota (FC Liverpool), Gonçalo Guedes (FC Valencia), João Félix (Atlético Madrid), Rafa Silva (Benfica Lissabon).
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Let’s all defend the title of Portugal not Euro 2020! ???? #let’s gowitheverything pic.twitter.com/47piWCbeuL— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 20, 2021
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