Two debuts and five new features in the post-Ronaldo era

Jorge Jesus announced a squad of 28 players for the upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, featuring seven new faces. Notable inclusions are Gustavo Varela and Alberto Costa, marking their first call-ups. Varela, the top scorer in Serie A, has impressed with 11 goals in 11 matches, while Costa has shown strong performances at Porto. The squad sees the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has stepped down, with Bernardo Silva named the new captain due to his extensive international experience. Portugal has already secured a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals and needs just one point to finish first in their group.