MATCH INFO
When Portugal takes on Germany in Munich on Saturday evening, they will be seeking to clinch their place in the European Championship knockout round with one match to spare.
Fernando Santos' team beat Hungary 3-0 to start their Euro 2020 campaign, but Germany still has work to do in Group F after losing 1-0 to tournament favorites France.
Team News
Nuno Mendes has a minor thigh issue and had to practice separately from the rest of the team on Thursday, but Portugal has no significant injury concerns heading into this match.
Santos will undoubtedly be tempted to make changes here, but a win over Germany would allow him to rest a lot of crucial players for the section's last match against France.
As a result, it wouldn't be surprising to see the same starting lineup, with Danilo and William Carvalho retaining their midfield spots despite challenge from Renato Sanches and Ruben Neves.
Rafa Silva and Andre Silva are two choices for the future, but neither Bernardo Silva nor Diogo Jota are likely to be dropped, while Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are certain starters.
Matthias Ginter had been a question for Germany after being pulled off late in the match against France, but the centre-back is believed to be healthy to start again.
The former Manchester City forward was the first player off the bench for
Germany against the World Champions, and it would not be surprising to see
him replace Kai Havertz in the starting XI here.
As a result, Robin Gosens and Joshua Kimmich will likely return to the wing-back positions, while Thomas Muller and Serge Gnabry will likely remain in the final third.
Portugal possible starting lineup:
Patricio;
Guerreiro, Pepe, Dias, Samedo; Danilo, Carvalho; Bernardo, Fernandes,
Jota; Ronaldo
Germany possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Rudiger,
Hummels, Ginter; Kimmich, Gundogan, Kroos, Gosens; Sane, Muller,
Gnabry
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