The Portugal national team has suffered a setback with the dismissal of José Sá for the match against Ireland. The goalkeeper was released after the death of his grandfather and will be replaced by João Carvalho.
What happened?
José Sá was dismissed from the Portugal national team after the death of his grandfather. The player will not travel to Ireland and will be replaced by João Carvalho.
Why is this important for Portugal?
The dismissal of José Sá may affect the strategy of the Portugal national team for the match against Ireland. Portugal is seeking to secure top spot in Group F and direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
What comes next?
Portugal faces Ireland on Thursday and then faces Armenia on Sunday. The Portugal national team leads Group F with 10 points.
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | FC Porto |
| Rui Silva | Sporting |
| José Sá | Wolverhampton |
| João Carvalho | Sporting de Braga |
