SM
Real Madrid vs AC Milan: 3 hrs 42 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
PN
Friendlies 1
Jun 9, 2021 at 7.45pm UK
 
IN

Portugal
4 - 0
Israel

Fernandes (42', 90+1'), Ronaldo (44'), Cancelo (86')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Dgani (53')

How Portugal could line up against Israel

:Headline: How Portugal could line up against Israel:
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Wednesday's International Friendly with Israel.
Sports Mole

After a lifeless showing in their first post-season friendly last week, Portugal will wrap up preparations for the defence of their European title by hosting Israel on Wednesday.

Several Selecao hopefuls now have a final 90 minutes to impress coach Fernando Santos, before flying to Budapest on Thursday for their meeting with Euro 2020 group-stage rivals Hungary on June 15.

Among some fresh faces to come into the side at Estadio Jose Alvalade, the Manchester-based quartet of Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes should add impetus, having been excused from featuring in the goalless draw with Spain due to previous club commitments.

Fortunately, the whole squad and support staff were found to be negative for COVID-19 after coming into close contact with Spain's Sergio Busquets - who subsequently tested positive for the virus - during last Friday's friendly, while fellow victim Goncalo Guedes recently cleared return-to-play protocols and is available for selection.

Given such a deep and diversely talented squad, Euro 2016-winning coach Santos was able to offer a senior debut to Primeira Liga top scorer Pedro Goncalves against Portugal's Iberian rivals, as he took the place of Joao Felix at half time. The Sporting starlet could now join teenage clubmate Nuno Mendes - a target for Europe's top clubs this summer - in the XI to meet Israel, after the 18-year-old left-back also featured last time out.

There has, meanwhile, been speculation that star striker Cristiano Ronaldo could start on the bench - though he would undoubtedly love the chance to lead the team out onto the Alvalade turf where he first made his name - as Portugal's veteran captain and all-time leading scorer may prefer to preserve energy for more important games to come.

Should his coach be brave enough to make such a call, Eintracht Frankfurt sharpshooter Andre Silva - who netted more Bundesliga goals than Erling Haaland last season - would most likely be offered the rare chance to deputise up front.

Portugal possible starting lineup:
Silva; Cancelo, Fonte, Dias, Mendes; Moutinho, Danilo; Fernandes, Goncalves, Jota; A. Silva body check tags ::

amp_article__450567 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-06-07 20:25:47:
html db last update - 2021-06-07 20:25:47 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Man City boast six players in PFA Premier League team of the year
'Gyokeres is the hottest striker in Europe': Man City warned ahead of Sporting clash
Solanke fires quickfire double as Spurs thrash Champions League rivals Aston Villa
How Vinicius Junior can take Real Madrid past Barcelona in Ballon d'Or rankings
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Liverpool 'make decision' on January Chiesa exit after injury-hit start

1

L'

Man United handed major injury boost for Amorim's first game?

2

MU

Preview: Copenhagen vs. Istanbul - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

3

PC

PSG join Arsenal, Barcelona in race for in-form Aston Villa man

NEW

4

PJ

Tuesday's Champions League predictions including Real Madrid vs. AC Milan

5

TC

Preview: Hoffenheim vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PH

Chelsea 'make decision' on future of defender Badiashile

7

C'

'Gyokeres is the hottest striker in Europe': Man City warned ahead of Sporting clash

8

'I

Why Arsenal are 'getting worse' as Liverpool show no fear in PL title battle

9

WA

Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs. Ferencvaros - prediction, team news, lineups

10

PD


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .