Portugal/International Squads

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

Sa, Nunes and Neves called up to Martinez’ first Portugal squad. Probably means the end of Moutinho’s international career.

Neto and Silva both called up for their U21s team.

 

[JOSWolf]

Surprised nunes has been called up to be honest. Thought semedo may have got in.

 

[SuperGran]

Collins call up for ROI

 

[SevernWolf]

Surprised not to see Semedo in the squad. Under JL he's finally started to become the player we all hoped when he joined us.

 

[DJLWolf]

Nunes wouldn't deserve a place in the San Marino squad if that was his nationality, so I'm certainly surprised to see him in the Portugal squad.

 

[SuperGran]

Joao Gomes called up for Brazil

 

[JOSWolf]

Has RAN been called up for Algeria? I think he switched nationalities unless I am mistaken.

 

[kennyB]

Wouldn't mind a couple of the Porto players from their squad who were great against Arsenal last night but we don't seem to be able to get the better Portuguese players.

 

[SuperGran]

Wouldn't mind a couple of the Porto players from their squad who were great against Arsenal last night but we don't seem to be able to get the better Portuguese players.

They tend to go to Man City or other CL sides.. can’t really understand why

 

[giantwolf]

Wouldn't mind a couple of the Porto players from their squad who were great against Arsenal last night but we don't seem to be able to get the better Portuguese players.

It was Sporting and many thought we’d picked up one of their better players last summer

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Has RAN been called up for Algeria? I think he switched nationalities unless I am mistaken.

Rans been called up yes

 

[giantwolf]

Rans been called up yes

Yep

 

[SuperGran]

Yep

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Happy for him

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Wouldn't mind a couple of the Porto players from their squad who were great against Arsenal last night but we don't seem to be able to get the better Portuguese players.

I'd take Goncalves and Trincao!
Seriously Ugarte has been linked quite a bit, looked good until the red!

 

[JadeWolf]

Yep

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Is that the same Delort we were linked with for pretty much an entire summer under Kenny Jackett, but he ended up signing for Wigan and being totally ****e?

 

[giantwolf]

Is that the same Delort we were linked with for pretty much an entire summer under Kenny Jackett, but he ended up signing for Wigan and being totally ****e?

Yep, same one. He’s done ok in France since to be fair

 

[SuperGran]

Wednesday 22nd March
19:45 - Republic of Ireland v Latvia - Friendly

Thursday 23rd March
19:45 - England v Italy
19:45 - San Marino v Northern Ireland
19:45 - Portugal v Liechtenstein
21:00 - Algeria v Niger - AFCON qualifying

Friday 24th March
00:00 - Argentina v Panama - Friendly
19:45 - France v Netherlands
19:45 - Sweden v Belgium

Saturday 25th March
14:00 - Scotland v Cyprus
17:00 - Belarus v Switzerland
19:45 - Croatia v Wales
19:45 - Spain v Norway
19:45 - Germany v Peru - Friendly
22:00 - Morocco v Brazil - Friendly

Sunday 26th March
17:00 - England v Ukraine
19:45 - Northern Ireland v Finland
19:45 - Luxembourg v Portugal

Monday 27th March
17:00 - Niger v Algeria - AFCON Qualifying
19:45 - Netherlands v Gibraltar
19:45 - Republic of Ireland v France

Tuesday 28th March
17:00 - Georgia v Norway
19:45 - Scotland v Spain
19:45 - Wales v Latvia
19:45 - Switzerland v Israel
19:45 - Germany v Belgium - Friendly
23:00 - Argentina v Curacao - Friendly


RAN
J Gomes
Collins
Sa
Nunes
Neves
Neto
All out on international duty

 

[so-called fan]

Dexter Lembikisa away with Jamaica squad for CONCACAF Nations League match against Mexico (reported by @giantwolf in the U18 & U21 thread). I haven't seen the Mexico squad yet. It's 23.00 UK time on 25th, I think.

 

[JOSWolf]

Great achievement for Lembikisa getting in the main Jamaica squad alongside some very good players.

 

[JOSWolf]

Was about to say it was an outrage Giles isnt in the u21 squad and then remembered he is now 23.

 

[SuperGran]

Was about to say it was an outrage Giles isnt in the u21 squad and then remembered he is now 23.

So is Neto yet he is in Portugal u21 team

 

[JOSWolf]

So is Neto yet he is in Portugal u21 team

Giles could have been called up then. Really surprised he never gets a chance. He did play for the u20's. His assist output is remarkable for a good team in the Championship.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

So is Neto yet he is in Portugal u21 team

Yes, had a look, need to be born in 2000 or later for Euro 2023, so Neto and Giles both qualify.

 

[JadeWolf]

Giles could have been called up then. Really surprised he never gets a chance. He did play for the u20's. His assist output is remarkable for a good team in the Championship.

Who are the LBs in the England U21 squad?

 

[SuperGran]

U21s squad

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

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U21s squad

Is Luke Thomas the only specialist LB in there?

 

[SuperGran]

Is Luke Thomas the only specialist LB in there?

Looks like it.

 

[SuperGran]

Dunno who angel Gomes is but surely we should buy him and have a trio of Gomes

 

[JOSWolf]

Who are the LBs in the England U21 squad?

Rico Lewis who is very good. Not sure about the others.

 

[woop woop barmy army]

Bet there are not many players left at Compton, enough for a 6a side game

Dawson, Kilman, Nelson, Jonny, Bentley, Mouts, Adama, Bouba, Podance, Costa, Sarabira, Toti.

 

[SuperGran]

Bet there are not many players left at Compton, enough for a 6a side game

Dawson, Kilman, Nelson, Jonny, Bentley, Mouts, Adama, Bouba, Podance, Costa, Sarabira, Toti.

Semedo Cunha

 

[Henry Palfrey]

So Portugal are playing Lichtenstein and Luxembourg, let's hope they get some shooting practice

 

[SuperGran]

So Portugal are playing Lichtenstein and Luxembourg, let's hope they get some shooting practice

Who?

 

[ombyman]

Nunes wouldn't deserve a place in the San Marino squad if that was his nationality, so I'm certainly surprised to see him in the Portugal squad.

I think something which gets overlooked is the high chance that powerful agents have a say in international squads.
if you can get your client a couple of caps in a meaningless international window, it could increase their value....just saying.

I have no facts for this claim, by the way.

 

[so-called fan]

Raul is in the Mexico squad for matches against Suriname and Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League.

 

[lets all have a disco]

I think something which gets overlooked is the high chance that powerful agents have a say in international squads.
if you can get your client a couple of caps in a meaningless international window, it could increase their value....just saying.

I have no facts for this claim, by the way.

So your saying Mendes has got Nunes in the Portugal squad , even though he isn't his agent .. seems a bit of a stretch even for the mix ...

Martinez has picked Nunes ... nobody else ..

 

[ombyman]

So your saying Mendes has got Nunes in the Portugal squad , even though he isn't his agent .. seems a bit of a stretch even for the mix ...

I didnt say Mendes has got Nunes in!?!? but it just reminded me of something I have thought before and once read used to happen in Africa. People being capped to boost their value. I imagine it has gone on before in Europe also.
But for all we know Nunes agent has the ear of Martinez, or maybe Martinez picks the best players, or is inept.

 

[lets all have a disco]

I didnt say Mendes has got Nunes in!?!? but it just reminded me of something I have thought before and once read used to happen in Africa. People being capped to boost their value. I imagine it has gone on before in Europe also.
But for all we know Nunes agent has the ear of Martinez, or maybe Martinez picks the best players, or is inept.

You responded to a post saying Nunes doesn't deserve to be in San Marino by saying high profile agents pick international teams.......I don't think Martinez phoned anybody before he decided who to pick...... probably just lent towards premier league players to have a look at..

 

[ombyman]

You responded to a post saying Nunes doesn't deserve to be in San Marino by saying high profile agents pick international teams.......I don't think Martinez phoned anybody before he decided who to pick...... probably just lent towards premier league players to have a look at..

Ha, I'm not going to get into an arguement about something I literally didn't say. Amazing.

It had reminded me of the possibility of that happening.

 

[arctic rime]

If Neves isn’t right he shouldn’t play