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Portugal caput coach, Roberto Martinez, has confirmed that defender Ruben Dias is not acceptable to play for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against DR Congo on Wednesday evening.
Dias sustained an wounded successful the last days starring up to Portugal’s clash with DR Congo.
The Manchester City prima had featured successful Portugal’s last 2 pre-World Cup warm-up fixtures against Chile and Nigeria, respectively.
Speaking astatine his pre-match property conference, Martinez said of Dias, “He is not astatine 100 percent, and it is important not to instrumentality risks.
“He is not acceptable for the game. He is moving well, but it is important to deliberation astir the play erstwhile Ruben volition beryllium astatine 100 percent.”
World Cup 2026: ‘He’s not fit’ – Martinez confirms Portugal subordinate to miss DR Congo clash
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