A Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal will face Italy for their UEFA Nations League debut on Monday evening and will be relying on the home support of the Estadio da Luz to top the table with a victory.
Therefore, Fernando Santos' team can place first in the table should they leave with a victory, though will have to do so without the talents of star striker Ronaldo, who was granted time off from international duty in order to continue settling in at Juventus.
Portugal also managed a 1-1 stalemate in their friendly against World Cup runners-up Croatia and will be eager for a win.
Portugal v Italy
Monday, September 10
7:45pm BST / 2:45pm EST
Squads & Team News
Portugal players
Goalkeepers: Patricio, Beto, Ramos
Defenders: Soares, Cancelo, Neto, Mendes, Pepe, Dias, Rui, Guerreiro
Midfielders: B. Fernandes, G. Fernandes, Pizzi, Sanches, Neves, Oliveira, Carvalho, B. Silva
Forwards: Bruma, Martins, Lopes, A. Silva, Guedes
Potential Portugal XI: Patricio; Cedric, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Mario Rui; Ruben Neves, William, Pizzi; Bernardo, Guedes, Andre Silva.
Italy players
Goalkeepers: Cragno, Donnarumma, Perin, Sirigu
Defenders: Biraghi, Bonucci, Caldara, Chiellini, Criscito, Dos Santos, Lazzari, Romagnoli, Rugani, Zappacosta
Midfielders: Barella, Benassi, Cristante, Gagliardini, Jorginho, Pellegrini, Zaniolo
Forwards: Belotti, Berardi, Bernardeschi, Bonaventura, Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne, Pellegri, Zaza
Potential Italy XI: Donnarumma; Criscito, Chiellini, Bonucci, Zappacosta; Jorginho, Benassi, Bonaventura; Chiesa, Immobile, Belotti.
Betting & Match Odds
Portugal are priced at odds of winning 3.26 according to
VBet, while a draw is available at 2.50. A win for Italy is priced at 2.70.
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