Portugal have announced their FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar squad. Cristiano Ronaldo will be the captain (likely) leading his country. It will be his fifth FIFA World Cup playing for Portugal. It can well be the Portuguese icon’s last FIFA World Cup given the age factor coming into play in his playing style. Similarly, veteran defender Pepe is also likely to play his last World Cup for Portugal in Qatar 2022. (Germany squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar)
Portugal squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Senhoras e senhores, estes são os nossos eleitos que vão marcar presença no @FIFAWorldCup , #VesteABandeira
It’s this is our squad for the @FIFAWorldCup , #WearTheFlag pic.twitter.com/2LwDfWrVVG— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 10, 2022
Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao, Ricardo Horta, Andre Silva, Gonçalo Ramos
Midfielders: William, Ruben Neves, Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Otavio, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario
Goalkeepers: Diego Costa, Rui Patricio, Jose Sa
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro
Cristiano Ronaldo alongside his two Manchester United teammates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot has been called up from the Red Devils squad whereas numerous EPL footballers like Cancelo (Man City), Ruben Neves (Wolves) have also made the cut. Shockingly, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota is missing from the squad and Portugal are yet to address a reason for that. Jota’s recent struggle with injuries and fitness could well be the reason of him missing out on the major tournament.