Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is set to miss Portugal's Nations League fixture against Norway after being left out of the squad list. Both teams are required to release their official squads to UEFA on the morning of the game, and Fernandes is not included in Portugal's selection.
Coach confirms injury issue
The decision comes after national team head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Fernandes suffered an issue during Portugal's game against Wales. Jesus said: "In the game against Wales, we went in with all the available players but Bruno Fernandes came off with a complicated problem."
He added: "We'll see what happens until tomorrow. Experience tells me that on the third day not all players manage to recover but that's the same for Norway as for us. However, the player who comes in gives as many guarantees as the one who might come off, that's what I'll base my decision on."
Playing through pain
Jesus also revealed that Fernandes has been managing the issue for some time. "The other case [Fernandes] involves treatment and recovery time. He's coming off an injury at United, and he told me he's been playing with that pain for the last three games, which is hindering him," he said.
"It was one of the factors that prevented Bruno from playing at his best against Wales. I've already spoken to him and I prefer not to risk it in this game so he's fully fit for the Denmark match."
