João Neves out of Portugal squad, ex-Benfica player steps in | OneFootball

João Neves has been released from the national team by Roberto Martínez due to physical problems that prevent him from contributing to the team's training camp. The midfielder, who was trained at Benfica, also missed the recent matches for Paris Saint-Germain - Diogo Ferreira was also released from the under-19 national team's training.

João Neves' call-up was somewhat surprising, considering that the midfielder has been dealing with some physical problems that have kept him out of PSG's recent games. The midfielder is struggling with a left thigh tendon injury that has prevented him from contributing on the pitch.

Therefore, the FPF's Health and Performance Directorate, in coordination with PSG's medical department, decided that João Neves "is not physically able to participate in the national team's games", as can be read in a note published on the Federation's official channels.

To replace João Neves, Roberto Martínez has called up Nuno Tavares, a right-back who plays for Italy's Lazio, but who, like João Neves, was trained at Benfica, at the Seixal Campus.

The national team, remember, has a double matchday in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, during the upcoming FIFA international break. Portugal will face Ireland on October 11, and Hungary three days later. Both games will be played at Alvalade stadium, and are scheduled to start at 19:45.

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