Portugals national coach, Roberto Martinez , confirmed that star left-back Nuno Mendes will miss the final two World Cup qualifiers due to a sprained knee, calling him probably the best in the world right now.
Despite Mendess absence, Paris Saint-Germain teammate Joao Neves is expected to return from injury, and captain Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the team, looking to add to his five goals in the campaign.
Martinez praised Ronaldo as an example for the group.