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Predicted Portugal XI for tonight's clash with Poland

Predicted Portugal XI for tonight's clash with Poland

The international break is upon us once again, and this evening it is Poland who prove Portugal's opponents in the Seleção's second match of the UEFA Nations League.

Portugal have put themselves in a commanding position so far in the inaugural competition, having beaten Italy in the first match of the campaign which means that they are sitting in 1st in the table having only played once.

All 25 players are available to Fernando Santos after the injured Gonçalo Guedes was replaced with Benfica's Rafa Silva.

With Rafa coming in for Guedes, there are a total of 5 changes to the squad from the last set of fixtures, with Helder Costa brought in to replace Gelson Martins, Euro 2016 hero Eder replacing the injured Rony Lopes, Kevin Rodrigues chosen over Raphael Guerreiro, and Danilo Pereira also returning to the side for the first time since recovering from the injury which kept him out of Portugal's World Cup squad.

But how could Portugal line up for the upcoming clash with Poland?  A prediction of the starting eleven:

Rui Patricio; João Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Mario Rui; William Carvalho, Ruben Neves, Pizzi; Bernardo Silva, Bruma, Andre Silva.

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Portugal on verge of the semi-finals after inspiring victory over Poland

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