First Squad Choices by Jorge Jesus in the Portugal National Team
Jorge Jesus, who took charge of Portugal, announced his first squad decisions; Rafael Leao from Galatasaray was called up to the squad, while Nelson Semedo was not included.
Jorge Jesus, who was appointed as the head coach of the Portugal National Team, made his first squad selection in his new role. While Rafael Leao, who plays for Galatasaray, was included in the announced list, Nelson Semedo from Fenerbahce was not included in the squad.
First Squad Decisions by Jorge Jesus
Experienced manager Jorge Jesus, who assumed the head coaching position of the Portugal National Team, made his first squad choice after taking charge of the team.
While Rafael Leao, who plays for Galatasaray, found a place in the squad determined by the 72-year-old manager, Nelson Semedo, who plays for Fenerbahce, was not called up to the squad.
Star Names Included in the Squad
World-renowned prominent football players also found a place for themselves in the expanded squad shaped by Portugal's new head coach Jorge Jesus.
Critical names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, and Ruben Dias were included in the manager's first choice list.
Statements Regarding Rafael Leao
Evaluating his player selections at the press conference held, Jorge Jesus stated that he knows Rafael Leao very well.
Stating that the player needs to play, Jesus emphasized that it is difficult to call him up to the national team without playing matches.
Portugal National Team Squad List
In the announced national team squad, Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, and Samuel Soares took their places in the goalkeeper position.
The defensive line consisted of Gonçalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Nuno Tavares, and Nuno Mendes.
Midfield and Forward Line
Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, and Bernardo Silva will serve in the midfield area.
In the forward line, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabio Silva, Trincao, Francisco Conceicao, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, and Rafael Leao were included.
Upcoming Match Schedule
The Portugal National Team under the management of Jorge Jesus will play its first match by hosting Wales at home on September 24.
The matches will continue with an away game against Norway on September 27, an away game against Denmark on October 1, and will be completed with the Norway match on October 4.