In an attempt to advance to the tournament’s final four, Cristiano Ronaldo and company announced Portugal’s roster for their quarterfinal matchup against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.
Dias, a 27-year-old defender for Manchester City, had been out due to a muscle injury sustained during Premier League play. Geovany Quenda, a teenage striker for Sporting Lisbon, has also been called up for the first time.
“At 17, being in the national team shows his potential,” said coach Roberto Martinez, insisting the youngster’s age was “not a problem”.
Portugal’s Nations League Squad
The choice of those who are selected was “meticulous and professional”, according to Martinez.
“If I could call them all, I would because they deserve it, but it’s not possible,” he added, with Al-Hilal defender Joao Cancelo and Al-Nassr midfielder Otavio both injured.
Portugal will play Denmark in Copenhagen on March 20 and at home in Lisbon on Sunday.
