This Tuesday (8:45pm), the Portugal national team host Ireland for their final preparation match for Euro 2024.
Portugal will arrive with their full squad to face Ireland at the Jamor Stadium this Tuesday evening. After a historic qualification phase marked by ten wins in as many matches, the Portuguese team has somewhat disappointed in the last matches, presenting a mixed record in preparation.
Leading the group, losing twice during four meetings Roberto Martinez They will be looking to cheer themselves up when they take on the Republic of Ireland this Tuesday evening.
All Portuguese group
This is the first time since the start of preparation for Euro 2024 that the Portuguese coach will have the full squad. Indeed, the 26 players in the Portuguese squad trained well this Monday so that they could play in the next day's match.
Thus, unused players prefer Cristiano Ronaldo or Ruben NevesThose who took advantage of a few extra days off last week should be given playing time PepeAfter finally recovering from his Achilles tendon injury, who will be able to play at least the first period of this friendly.
Finally, there remains an unused fourth player in this group Rui Patricio. After Jose Sa and against Finland Diego Costa The goalkeeper, who played for Wolves against Croatia, should get his chance to shine against Ireland this Tuesday evening.
New opportunities ahead
As Euro 2024 approaches, priorities Roberto Martinez A final squad review will be conducted to rule out potential physical issues. So we can envisage the players who played last week against Finland getting a fresh chance to shine in the selection again. This is especially the case João Neves as well as Pedro NetoThe Portuguese coach could deploy from the start.
Holders against Finland (4-2), three days later against Croatia (1-2), Ruben Diaz, Nuno Mendes, João Palhinha And Whitinha The Portuguese may be forced to give up their place in the starting line-up. A chance to recharge the batteries ahead of the match, during which all four should play an important role in Portugal's ranks.
Portugal's probable line-up against Ireland
Rui Patricio – Nelson Semedo – Pepe – Antonio Silva – Cancelo – Ruben Neves, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes – Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leo.
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