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Portugal holds final training before clash with Wales

The national team of Portugal holds its last training session today ahead of the match against Wales, marking Jorge Jesus's debut as coach.

Archive photo: Portugal holds final training before clash with Wales
Archive photoPhoto: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores from Peru · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Portugal is holding its final training session this Wednesday before the game against Wales, which will take place on Thursday at Alvalade. This match will mark the beginning of the defense of the UEFA Nations League title.

The game tomorrow marks the debut of new head coach Jorge Jesus at the helm of the national team. The Portuguese squad is at full strength, with key players ready to compete.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be part of the starting eleven, accompanied by two or three other players already familiar with the playing style of the new coach.

Archive photo: Portugal holds final training before clash with Wales
Archive photoPhoto: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores from Perú · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The squad has been intensively preparing for this match, with training sessions held ahead of the important challenge against the Welsh team.

According to RTP, tomorrow’s game is particularly significant as it represents not only the start of the competition but also a new era for the national team.

Expectations are high among fans and the management of the Portuguese Football Federation as everyone awaits to see how Jorge Jesus will implement his playing philosophy.

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