Center-back Bruno Alves was informed by the Portuguese Football Federation that he was injured and had to miss the last two matches of Group F in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Sereno, another center-back playing in Turkey for Kayserispor, was called up to replace him.
Center-back Bruno Alves was informed by the Portuguese Football Federation that he was injured and had to miss the last two matches of Group F in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Sereno, another center-back playing in Turkey for Kayserispor, was called up to replace him.
Portugal’s number one right back Joao Pereira suffered a muscle injury at the beginning of the month and was forced by Valencia Club to miss three weeks.
Portugal’s number one right back Joao Pereira suffered a muscle injury at the beginning of the month and was forced by Valencia Club to miss three weeks.
Pereira’s usual backup is Miguel Lopes, who is playing in France for Lyon, and cannot participate this time.
To replace this right-back duo, coach Paulo Bento must summon two brand new faces, Andre Almeida (Benfica Club) and Cedric Soares (Sporting Lisbon).
Pereira’s usual backup is Miguel Lopes, who is playing in France for Lyon, and cannot participate this time.
To replace this right-back duo, coach Paulo Bento must summon two brand new faces, Andre Almeida (Benfica Club) and Cedric Soares (Sporting Lisbon).
Raul Meireles is the latest Portuguese player to be injured.
Raul Meireles is the latest Portuguese player to be injured.
Experienced France and Lille goalkeeper Mikael Landreau suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s training session.
Experienced France and Lille goalkeeper Mikael Landreau suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s training session.
Central defender Laurent Koscielny (red shirt) has a sore calf and to prevent the possibility of him withdrawing, coach Deschamps yesterday called up Saint Étienne’s 18-year-old talent, Kurt Zouma.
Central defender Laurent Koscielny (red shirt) has a sore calf and to prevent the possibility of him withdrawing, coach Deschamps yesterday called up Saint Étienne’s 18-year-old talent, Kurt Zouma.
The Belgian team – leading Group A with 22 points – suffered heavy losses just behind Portugal before the last two rounds, with three pillars injured.
The first person is the team’s number one striker and goalscorer, Christian Benteke (brown shirt).
The Belgian team – leading Group A with 22 points – suffered heavy losses just behind Portugal before the last two rounds, with three pillars injured.
The first person is the team’s number one striker and goalscorer, Christian Benteke (brown shirt).
Man Utd’s £27.5m rookie Marouane Fellaini has a sore wrist and the English champions are concerned that the defensive midfielder could miss up to two months.
But because of the important nature of the last two matches, the Belgian team may still have to use Fellaini, despite the risk of his injury becoming more serious.
Man Utd’s £27.5m rookie Marouane Fellaini has a sore wrist and the English champions are concerned that the defensive midfielder could miss up to two months.
But because of the important nature of the last two matches, the Belgian team may still have to use Fellaini, despite the risk of his injury becoming more serious.
Central midfielder Mousa Dembele (middle) just rolled his ankle during a training session with the entire Belgian team yesterday.
Central midfielder Mousa Dembele (middle) just rolled his ankle during a training session with the entire Belgian team yesterday.
Argentina recently announced the exemption from calling up Barca duo Javier Mascherano (left) and Lionel Messi (right).
Argentina recently announced the exemption from calling up Barca duo Javier Mascherano (left) and Lionel Messi (right).
Another Argentina mainstay, Gonzalo Higuain, was absent due to a calf problem while playing for Napoli.
Another Argentina mainstay, Gonzalo Higuain, was absent due to a calf problem while playing for Napoli.
England’s number one left-back Ashley Cole suffered a rib injury in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Norwich last weekend and will definitely miss the key match against Montenegro tomorrow.
England ranked first in Group G, but only one point ahead of two direct competitors, Montenegro and Poland.
England’s number one left-back Ashley Cole suffered a rib injury in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Norwich last weekend and will definitely miss the key match against Montenegro tomorrow.
England ranked first in Group G, but only one point ahead of two direct competitors, Montenegro and Poland.
Stephan Lichtsteiner has thigh muscle pain and cannot join the Swiss team in the final two matches of Group E of the European qualifier against Albania and Slovenia.
Switzerland leads Group E and needs one more victory to be sure of getting a direct ticket to Brazil next summer.
Stephan Lichtsteiner has thigh muscle pain and cannot join the Swiss team in the final two matches of Group E of the European qualifier against Albania and Slovenia.
Switzerland leads Group E and needs one more victory to be sure of getting a direct ticket to Brazil next summer.
Phuong Minh
