Portugal face Norway in a crucial Group D encounter on matchday four of the Nations League, with both sides competing for qualification. The match will be played at Estadio do Dragao, where Portugal are expected to line up without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has left the Portugal squad after tensions developed with the technical staff. His absence is the main talking point ahead of the meeting, while Francisco Conceicao is also unavailable after missing the Selecao’s previous match against Denmark. Conceicao remains in recovery and has officially been ruled out.
Portugal’s probable XI
Diogo Costa is expected to start in goal, with Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga and Nuno Mendes forming the defence.
Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves are likely to make up the midfield, while Pedro Neto, Goncalo Ramos and Joao Felix could lead the attack.
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves
Forwards: Pedro Neto, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix
Norway will also be forced to make a defensive change. Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem is suspended after being sent off during the previous match against Wales and will miss the trip to Portugal.
Norway’s probable XI
Ørjan Nyland is expected to be selected in goal. The defensive line is likely to consist of Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigard and David Møller Wolfe.
Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge and Patrick Berg are set to operate in midfield, with Andreas Schjelderup and Antonio Nusa supporting Erling Haaland in attack.
Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigard, David Møller Wolfe
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg
Forwards: Andreas Schjelderup, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa
The Nations League meeting between Portugal and Norway comes as both teams continue their campaign in Group D, with the result carrying significant importance in the qualification race.