PORTUGAL take on Switzerland in their latest Nations League clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo out of the squad altogether, following his late-season injury woes.
The Portuguese are top of their Nations League group, while the Swiss are pointless after three defeats.
And they will be aiming to make a dent in the visitors' confidence.
- Kick-off time: 7.45pm UK
- TV channel: Premier Sports 1
- Live stream: Premier Player
- Switzerland team: Omlin, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Sow, Shaqiri, Embolo, Seferovic.
- Portugal team: Patricio, Cancelo, Pepe, Pereira, Mendes, Fernandes, Neves, Otavio, Leao, Silva, Ferreira.
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Ronaldo misses out
Whilst he is normally the man to lead Portugal to glory, there will be NO Cristiano Ronaldo heroics tonight.
The Manchester United front man has seemingly been rested for tonight's game, with Andre Silva taking his spot as the main man.
You would expect Portugal to still have enough firepower to overcome the Swiss, as they beat them 4-0 just a week ago.
There will be no Cristiano Ronaldo tonight…Credit: AFP - Lloyd Canfield
Portugal Substitutes
Duarte, Carvalho, B. Silva, Palhinha, Horta, Carmo, R. Silva, Costa, Jota, Dalot, Guedes, Nunes.
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Portugal Starting XI
Patricio, Cancelo, Pepe, Pereira, Mendes, Fernandes, Neves, Otavio, Leao, Silva, Ferreira.
Formation 4-2-3-1.
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Switzerland substitutes
Aebischer, Steffen, Gavranovic, Schar, Sommer, Amdouni, Comert, Zuber, Mvogo, Okafor, Frei, Stergiou.
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Switzerland Starting XI
Omlin, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Sow, Shaqiri, Embolo, Seferovic.
Formation 4-3-3.
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Welcome to Switzerland vs Portugal!
Good evening and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of Switzerland vs Portugal.
This is a Nations League game, with Portugal topping the group, and Switzerland yet to pick up any points.
We are set to see some exceptional talent on display, as these two sides have some great players at their disposal.
It is set to be a cracker!
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