Injured in the hamstrings since the Champions League meeting against Atalanta Bergame (4-0) on September 17, Joao Neves has since failed the four meetings of Paris Saint-Germain. His summons with Portugal, alongside Vitinha, Nuno Mendes and Gonçalo Ramos, had thus surprised the Parisian club. The player was not considered to be able to play. But now a turnaround changes the situation.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) indicated in a press release that Joao Neves was not going to participate in the gathering of this international truce. “The FPF health and performance department, in connection with the Paris SG medical service, said that the Portuguese international midfielder is not physically able to participate in the matches of the national team. »»
Nuno Tavares replaces Joao Neves
The mid -year therefore returns to Paris, digitally replaced by the former Marseillais Nuno Tavares. Portugal, under the orders of coach Roberto Martinez, will face Ireland (Saturday October 11, 8:45 p.m.) and Hungary (Tuesday October 14, 8:45 p.m.) during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
