Bah's kick rules Martim Fernandes out of the national squad | OneFootball

Martim Fernandes has been withdrawn from Portugal’s under-21 squad duties following the injury he suffered in the derby against Benfica, remaining at Olival for treatment.

The FC Porto full-back reported physical complaints after being struck by Bah in the match against Benfica at the Estádio do Dragão, and therefore did not join the under-21 team camp.

According to O JOGO, Martim Fernandes's injury resulted from contact by Alexander Bah in an off-the-ball incident during the derby.

The incident occurred in the 68th minute, when the Benfica defender struck Martim Fernandes's left foot with his right foot. The Porto player was substituted a minute later, in the 69th minute.

FC Porto had already announced that Martim Fernandes would undergo a further assessment, in coordination with the under-21 national team’s medical department.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the defender’s unavailability and his subsequent withdrawal from the squad selected by Luís Freire.

José Silva, Gil Vicente’s full-back, has been called up to replace Martim Fernandes for the upcoming qualification matches for the European Championship at this level.

Martim Fernandes remains at the CTFD Jorge Costa, in Olival, where he is following his recovery plan.

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