The primary selection between the sticks needs to be Diogo Costa, with the Porto man displacing the extra skilled Rui Patricio for the qualification playoffs and now seemingly being Portugal’s No.1.
In defence, Ruben Dias and Pepe are prone to be the 2 centre backs with Mendes and Cancelo because the huge choices.
Neves will probably play the function of a defensive midfielder, with Vitinha barely larger up. In the meantime, Fernandes will probably be essentially the most attacking choice.
The front-three could possibly be comprised of Bernardo, Ronaldo, and Leoa.
Portugal XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
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