Portugal have decided to release some key players a few days early after the 5-2 victory in a friendly against Sweden, including Milan winger Rafael Leao. The decision is an attempt to make room for other players for the upcoming match on Tuesday against Slovenia.
Leaving the Portuguese camp, along with the Rossoneri’s number 10, are also Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias from Manchester City, Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, Joao Palhinha from Fulham, Nelson Semedo and Toti Gomes from Wolverhampton, and Gonçalo Ramos from PSG. All these players are returning earlier than previously agreed between the Federation and their respective clubs.
It’s still uncertain whether Mike Maignan will be able to face Germany tomorrow, as the former Lille goalkeeper did not train in the first two days of the camp due to a slight knee tendon problem sustained in Verona with the Rossoneri, but he has returned to normal training, as reported by L’Equipe, in the last session. Deschamps will make a decision after consulting with the medical staff, and in the afternoon, he will announce in a press conference the condition of his starting goalkeeper.
