The big surprise in the call-up list was Ricardo Quaresma. Queiroz hadn't called him for the last 2 Portugal games because he didn't play the pre-season wtih FC Porto. Now Quaresma is in the starting lineup for Inter's games. Jose Mourinho let Quaresma play 90 minutes in the big Milan derby last weekend.
No Helder Postiga. He is not in great shape but he's playing in Sporting. Hugo Almeida goes weekes without playing for Werder Bremen this season.
Here's the list, make sure you leave your thoughts on the players:
Sweden v. Portugal- October 11, 2008
Portugal v. Albânia October 15, Braga, 20h45 local time
The second game against Albania is at home. Portugal lost its last qualifier game AT HOME against Denmark. It's time to win at home because they can't afford to lose 3 points.
Midfielders:
Maniche -Atletico Madrid:
Ricardo Quaresma -FC Internazionale
Raúl Meireles -FC Porto
Danny -FC Zenit ST.Petersburg
Cristiano Ronaldo -Manchester United FC
Nani -Manchester United FC
Carlos Martins -SL Benfica
João Moutinho -Sporting CP
Deco -Chelsea FC
Defenders:
Bosingwa -Chelsea FC
Paulo Ferreira -Chelsea FC
Bruno Alves -FC Porto
Fernando Meira -Galatasaray SK
Pepe -Real Madrid CF
Tonel -Sporting CP
Antunes -US Lecce
Miguel -Valência CF
Goalkeepers:
Eduardo -SC Braga
Quim -SL Benfica
Daniel Fernandes -VFL Bochum 1848
Forwards:
Nuno Gomes -SL Benfica
Yannick -Sporting CP
Hugo Almeida -SV Werder Bremen
Who do you think will be the important players? Favorite player in the list?
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