Nuno Tavares back in Portugal squad after Lazio resurgence | OneFootball

Nuno Tavares has been recalled by Portugal after an impressive start to the season with Lazio. According to The Laziali, new head coach Jorge Jesus has named the 26-year-old in his first squad.

The left-back has been revitalised under Gennaro Gattuso after a difficult year with Maurizio Sarri. He had been expected to leave or sit behind new arrival Alfonso Pedraza, yet Gattuso restored him and encouraged his forward runs.

He was arguably Lazio’s standout performer in the 2-2 draw with AC Milan, playing a key part in goals for Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin.

Tavares is likely to provide cover for Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes, who is widely considered the best left-back in the world. Portugal will play four UEFA Nations League group matches against Wales, Norway twice, and Denmark.

The Lisbon-born defender has three senior caps, all as a substitute, with his most recent appearance against Hungary in October 2025. Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion also drew attention in Jesus’s first selection.

Source: The Laziali

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