Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Danilo and Nuno Mendes will depart Qatar for remedy on accidents suffered on the World Cup.
- Danilo fractured three ribs
- Nuno Mendes injured thigh
- Each will depart Qatar on Thursday
WHAT’S HAPPENING? That they had hoped to stay in Portugal’s camp for the rest of the World Cup, however PSG decided it could be higher for them to be handled in France by their very own workers. The Selecao agreed to the request after a number of days of back-and-forth, GOAL has discovered.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Danilo and Nuno Mendes each wish to be match for PSG’s Champions League last-16 match towards Bayern Munich on February 14, and the membership will do all the pieces it may to information them previous their harm setbacks.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Portugal are dissatisfied to not have the defensive duo accessible, as each gamers had been key elements of the backline. Danilo’s skill to additionally play in defensive midfield was a very good asset for head coach Fernando Santos to have as he approaches the enterprise finish of the match.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PORTUGAL? Santos’ males play towards Morocco on Saturday in a World Cup quarter-final.