Jorge Jesus debut: where to watch Portugal v Wales live, Nations League | OneFootball

Portugal and Wales face off at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon

A multiple-time champion as Flamengo’s coach, Jorge Jesus begins a new chapter in his career. This Thursday (24), at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time), Portugal, in JJ’s official debut, takes on Wales at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon in the first round of the Nations League.

The match between Portugal and Wales will be broadcast live on SporTV, on a subscription channel. In addition, Coluna do Fla will keep fans updated on the result and interesting facts about the match involving the historic former red-and-black coach.

WHAT IS PORTUGAL’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias and Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Rúben Neves and Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix.

Jorge Jesus took over from Roberto Martínez after the 2026 World Cup. Despite keeping much of the core that played in the tournament, the coach indicated that he intends to make changes to the way Portugal plays.

Among the coach’s ideas is the use of a more defensive-minded midfielder and the possibility of playing with a second striker instead of keeping three players in midfield. Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, remains among those called up and is expected to lead the Portuguese attack.

The Portugal national team also has players who have already worked under Jorge Jesus. Besides Cristiano Ronaldo, for example, João Félix also played under the Mister at Al-Nassr (SAU), while João Cancelo and Rúben Neves were coached by him at Al-Hilal (SAU). All four appear in the probable starting lineup for the debut.

The Portugal national team is the current Nations League champion and is in Group A4. The group also includes Wales, Norway and Denmark.

AND WALES?

Wales, meanwhile, is coached by Craig Bellamy. Harry Wilson and Jordan James are back in the squad after missing the June friendlies.

WHAT IS WALES’ PROBABLE LINEUP?

Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Jay Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu and Jordan James; David Brooks, Sorba Thomas and Brennan Johnson; Daniel James.

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