Cristiano Ronaldo won't get a chance to make his mark in this friendly with an 'easy' opponent, Liechtenstein. Coach Carlos Queiroz replaced him with forward from Lazio, Eliseu. Nani arrived at the camp in Oeiras but still uncertain if he can play due to a left shoulder injury.
Photo: Tiago facing the camera, Hugo Almeida recognizable by his tatoo on his right leg.
Nani said in Portuguese when he arrived in Oeiras "I still feel pain on my shoulder. There are still two more days. If it gets better then it's the coach who'll decide."
Benfica goalkeeper Moreira also spoke to journalists and said in Portuguese that the game against Liechtenstein is "a good test, the last one before the double header" in September. These types of games are important because it lets the players be at "200 %" for the games against Denmark and Hungary.
Next Portugal games 2010 World Cup qualification matches Group 1, Buy Tickets
Denmark- Portugal September 5, 2009, Venue: Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hungary- Portugal September 9, 2009, Venue: Puskas Ferenc Stadium, Budapest, Hungary
Portugal - Hungary October 10, 2009, Venue: TBA, Portugal
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