Ruben Dias makes a comeback for Portugal alongside Cristiano Ronaldo against Denmark

Ruben Dias, the Manchester City defender, has made a comeback to the Portuguese squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo for their Nations League quarter-final against Denmark. The 27-year-old had been out of action due to a muscular injury sustained during a Premier League match. In addition, Sporting Lisbon's young striker, Geovany Quenda, has received his first callup to the national team. Coach Roberto Martinez expressed his confidence in Quenda, stating that at 17 years old, being called up to the national team showcases his potential. Age is not a concern for Martinez, as he believes that what truly matters is the player's quality, commitment, and work ethic. Martinez emphasized that the selection process for the squad was carried out meticulously and professionally.

"If I could call them all, I would because they deserve it, but it's not possible," he added, with Al-Hilal defender Joao Cancelo and Al-Nassr midfielder Otavio both injured. 

Portugal play Denmark on March 20 in Copenhagen and at home in Lisbon the following Sunday.

Portugal's 26-man squad

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting Lisbon), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton/ENG)

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United/ENG), Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton/ENG), Nuno Mendes (PSG/FRA), Nuno Tavares (Lazio/ITA), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Ruben Dias (Manchester City/ENG), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Renato Veiga (Juventus/ITA)

Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Bayern/GER), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal/KSA), Joao Neves (PSG/FRA), Vitinha (PSG/FRA), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United/ENG), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City/ENG), Joao Felix (AC Milan/ITA)

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Forwards: Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus/ITA), Pedro Neto (Chelsea/ENG), Geovany Quenda (Sporting), Rafael Leao (AC Milan/ITA), Diogo Jota (Liverpool/ENG), Goncalo Ramos (PSG/FRA), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr/KSA)

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