Nuno Mendes has exertional myalgia and missed training this Tuesday with the national team. The left-back is, therefore, in doubt for Portugal’s World Cup debut, which will be played on Thursday, against Ghana.
The PSG player stayed in the gym doing recovery work.
Twenty-five players took to the field of play, among them Pepe, who seems to be recovering his physical form, as confirmed at a press conference by center-back Rúben Dias, who stresses the importance of having the experienced defender: I’m happy for him because without a doubt It’s been a tough stop for him and the fact that he’s here and physically fit is definitely a big factor for him and all of us.”
In addition, in the first 15 minutes open to journalists, the remaining 25 summoned were divided into three small groups, to carry out exercises with the ball.
The goalkeepers Rui Patrício, Diogo Costa and José Sá did specific work next to one of the goals.
Portugal and Ghana will play on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. local time (4:00 p.m. in Lisbon), at Estádio 974, in Doha, in a Group H match of the 2022 World Cup.
It will be followed by clashes with Uruguay, on November 28 (10:00 p.m. local time), and South Korea, led by Paulo Bento, on December 2 (6:00 p.m. local time).
The 22nd edition of the World Championship will run until December 18 in Qatar.
Source: TSF
