Returning to the squad for the game against Ireland is João Cancelo, recovered from an injury that kept him out of action for a month and a half. At a press conference, the full-back also said that he would like to return to Portugal to play for Benfica.
Vitinha he was the only absentee from training for Portugal, which plays on Thursday in the Republic of Ireland. Returning to the squad, João Cancelo admits leaving the team if he wins the World Cup, and confesses his dream of returning to Benfica.
Of the 24 called up, only one was not on the pitch. Vitinha stayed at the gym doing exercise work recovery, but he is not injured.
Returning to the squad is João Cancelo, recovered from an injury that kept him away from the pitch for a month and a half.
Portugal guarantees qualification for the World Cup if they win in Dublin. And if he becomes World Champion next year, João Cancelo already knows what he will do: abandon the international fight.
Speaking of clubs, at this Tuesday’s press conference, the 31-year-old full-back does not hide his desire to one day return home, more specifically to the club that saw him grow up, Benfica.
