Football/Portugal aces player absences ahead of Friendly Matches: Ronaldo among key players rested
Portugal’s preparation for upcoming friendly matches during the international break faces hurdles as several key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the game against Sweden.
Manager Roberto Martinez will have a reduced squad of 24 players for the match. The Portuguese Football Federation announced the squad adjustments, with ten players being withdrawn from the initial 32-man list.
Notable absentees include Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, and João Félix, who are granted rest ahead of the Euro 2024 preparations.
The absence of Cristiano Ronaldo is attributed to a break to spend time with his family after featuring for Al-Nassr, providing him with much-needed rest before a demanding summer.
Portugal gears up for matches against Sweden and Slovenia, crucial in their preparations for the upcoming European Championship in Germany.
