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Portugal will face Mexico and the United States in two friendlies without Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old captain's absence is the main development in the list released by coach Roberto Martinez.
According to available information, Ronaldo has not been included in the squad due to an injury that is also keeping him out of action with his club, Al Nassr. There are no further details on the nature or duration of the injury.
Among the 27-man roster, Ricardo Horta and Gonzalo Guedes stand out. Meanwhile, another absence is Joao Palhinha.
The reasons for his exclusion are related to Tottenham's sub-optimal form and a concussion suffered after a collision with Cristian Romero, although there is no detailed official confirmation on his condition.
With the absences in the midfield department, the responsibility is expected to fall on Ruben Neves, Joao Neves and Vitinja, who are considered the key elements for organizing Portugal's game in these challenges.
Portugal is in Group K at this year's World Cup, along with Uzbekistan, Colombia and the winner of the play-off between the Democratic Republic of Congo, New Caledonia and Jamaica.
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