Sporting goalkeeper injured as Benfica’s Alexandra Melo called up by Portugal | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica’s Alexandra Melo has been called up by Portugal after Sporting goalkeeper Matilde Cristo sustained an injury and is unavailable for the national team’s camp.

The squad gathers on Sunday at the Cidade do Futebol to begin preparations for a decisive qualifying phase.

Portugal enter this stage as world runners-up and face a demanding group.

Before qualifying starts, Portugal have a final warm-up on two October against Spain, the reigning European champions, at FPF Arena Portugal.

All fixtures in this phase will be played in Oliveira de Azeméis, where each result could prove crucial in the race for the European Championship.

Luís Conceição’s side are in Group one of the Elite Round, opening on eight October against the Netherlands, then facing Czechia on nine, and finishing on 11 October against Finland.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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