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USMNT vs. Portugal: Scouting Portugal

A talented Portugal B team will look to defeat an inexperienced United States side as the two teams meet next Tuesday. This Portuguese side isn’t particularly young, but features many veteran players who are inexperienced on the international level. Portugal is missing many regulars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho, Nani, Fabio Coentrao, and Rui Patricio. Despite the absence of these star players, this Portuguese side still packs a lot of skill.

Roster

Goalkeepers (3): Anthony Lopes (Olympique Lyonnais), Beto (Goztepe), José Sá (FC Porto)

Defenders (9): Antunes (Getafe), Edgar Ié (Lille), Kevin Rodrigues (Real Sociedad), João Cancelo (Inter Milan), Luís Neto (Fenerbahçe), Nélson Semedo (Barcelona), Pepe (Besiktas), Ricardo Ferreira (Braga), Ricardo Pereira (FC Porto)

Midfielders (6): Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Danilo Pereira (FC Porto), João Mário Joao Mario (Inter Milan), Manuel Fernandes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton)

Forwards (6): André Silva (AC Milan), Bruma (RB Leipzig), Éder (Lokomotiv Moscow), Gelson Martins (Sporting CP), Gonçalo Guedes (Valencia), Rony Lopes (AS Monaco)

Projected Lineup

Look for head coach Fernando Santos to use either a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.