Portugal to face Hungary and Greece in Euro qualification

Rui Jorge has included Tobias Figueiredo and Gelson Martins in his under-21 side, along with the on loan Sporting player Iuri Medeiros.

The 23 called up are: André Moreira, Bruno Varela, Rui Silva; Edgar Ié, Fábio Cardoso, João Cancelo, Rafa Soares, Nurio, Rebocho, Ruben Vezo, Tobias Figueiredo; Bruno Fernandes, Francisco Ramos, Rony Lopes, Raphael Guzzo, Ruben Neves, Tomás Podstawski; Bruma, Gelson Martins, Gonçalo Paciência, Gonçalo Guedes, Iuri Medeiros and Ricardo Horta.

Speaking after releasing his squad list, Rui Jorge took the opportunity to speak about Mauro Riquicho, who would certainly have featured if it were not for a serious injury: “We were counting on having him with us and we all wish him the best. I won’t wish him a quick recover, because that kind of injury needs time and the important thing is that he is okay.”

Portugal will host Hungary on the 8th of October in Penafiel’s 25 de Abril Municipal Stadium, before travelling to Greece for a 16h30 kick off on the 13th.