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Match details:
Portugal vs Nigeria
Estádio José Alvalade
November 18th, 00:15
Preview:
Portugal are getting ready for the World Cup next week with a friendly against Nigeria. The two sides meet at the Estádio José Alvalade today, before the home side head off to Qatar.
Portugal are not in their best form, as they have lost two of their last three matches. They have a lot of work to do ahead of the World Cup and will be keen on giving all players some minutes today.
Nigeria are also in poor form and have lost their last three matches. They have scored just once in those games and will be looking to end 2022 on a high.
Portugal have not faced Nigeria in recent times.
Suspension and injuries:
POR: No player is ruled out.
NGA: No player is ruled out.
Starting line-up:
POR: Sa; Dalot, Silva, Pereira, Guerreiro; Palhinha, Neves, Vitinha; Leao, Otavio, Ramos
NGA: Uzoho; Awaziem, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Akpoguma; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Dennis, Onuachu
Top picks:
Rafael Leão: The AC Milan star is set to get a start today and will be hoping to make the most of his chances. He will be keen on getting a goal or two to try and cement his place in the starting XI.
Gonçalo Ramos: The Portuguese forward would also be a good pick as he aims to get to be the first substitute off the bench. He is unlikely to get a start at the World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo would be playing up front.
Alex Iwobi: The Everton star has been in top form this season and should be the top pick from Nigeria. He will be playing in the midfield and could drift wide to attack the spaces.
Captaincy options:
- Rafael Leão
- Gonçalo Ramos
- Alex Iwobi
Fantasy XI:
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