Portugal have confirmed that Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Joao Palhinha have left the national team camp.
The Portuguese Football Federation announced the departures on 15 November, with Dias and Palhinha released because they are suspended for the team’s next match.
Both players have accumulated yellow cards and will miss Portugal’s sixth and final UEFA Nations League group-stage fixture against Wales in Cardiff next Tuesday.
Bernardo Silva’s withdrawal is for a different reason. The Manchester City midfielder was assessed by the Portuguese Football Federation’s Health and Sports Performance Department, which concluded that he is currently not fit to play.
Silva was subsequently given permission to leave the squad, as were Dias and Palhinha.
Portugal will continue preparations in Braga on Sunday morning, local time, with head coach Jorge Jesus overseeing training for the remaining 24 players.
