Rúben Dias, Pizzi and Rafa called up by Fernando Santos

Rúben Dias, Pizzi and Rafa three of the players named by Fernando Santos for Portugal's last two matches in 2018, both for the Nations League. The 25-man squad was disclosed this Thursday at Cidade do Futebol. Benfica is the most represented club.

On this list there are also seven players who have represented Benfica's youth teams: Bernardo Silva, Renato Sanches, Gonçalo Guedes, João Cancelo, André Gomes, Mário Rui and Danilo Pereira.

Portugal will play against Italy on November 17, in Milan, and three days later hosts Poland in Guimarães. Both matches are scheduled for 7:45 pm (GMT). In case of a draw against the Italians or a win against the Poles, the National Team qualifies for the final four of the competition.

Squad list

GOALKEEPERS| Beto (Goztepe), Cláudio Ramos (Tondela) and Rui Patrício (Wolverhampton);

DEFENDERS| Cédric Soares (Southampton), João Cancelo (Juventus), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund), Luís Neto (Zenit), Mário Rui (Napoli), José Fonte (Lille), Pepe (Besiktas) and Rúben Dias (SL Benfica);

MIDFIELDERS| Bruno Fernandes (Sporting), Danilo Pereira (FC Porto), André Gomes (Everton), Pizzi (SL Benfica), Renato Sanches (Bayern), Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton), João Mário (Inter) and William Carvalho (Bétis);

FORWARDS| Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruma (RB Leipzig), Rafa Silva (SL Benfica), Éder (Lokomotiv Moscow), Gonçalo Guedes (Valência) and André Silva (Sevilla).

Text: Filipa Fernandes Garcia

Pics: SL Benfica