Portugal are without Anthony Lopes, Raphael Guerreiro, Jose Fonte and Joao Felix this evening. Santos has made eight changes to his side from the goalless draw. Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Neves, Carvalho, Dias, Joao Cancelo and Nuno Mendes all come into the fold, while Rui Silva gets the nod ahead of Patricio between the sticks.
ISRAEL SUBS: Itamar Nitzan, Matan Baltaksa, Or Blorian, Aviel Zargari, Liel Abada, Yonas Malede, Ori Dahan, Mohammad Abu Fani, Osama Khalaila, Joel Abu Hanna, Ofir Davidzada, Boris Kleyman.
ISRAEL (4-3-3): Ofir Marciano; Eli Dasa, Eytan Tibi, Orel Dgani, Ofri Arad; Bibras Natcho, Neta Lavi, Sun Menachem; Gadi Kindra, Manor Solomon, Eran Zahavi.
PORTUGAL SUBS: Rui Patricio, Nelson Semedo, Joao Moutinho, Andre Silva, Rafa, Renato Sanches, Goncalo Guedes, Pote, Sergio Oliveira, Joao Paulinha.
PORTUGAL (4-3-3): Rui Silva; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Ruben Neves, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes; Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Bernardo Silva.
Israel failed to qualify for the Euros, but will still provide a tough test for Santos’ side. They are unbeaten in their last three matches, holding Scotland to a 1-1 draw and beating Moldova 4-1 in their last two World Cup qualifying matches. Willibald Ruttensteiner’s men crushed Montenegro in their last outing and will be out for a scalp of the reigning European champions.
Portugal are finalising their preparations for the defence of their European Championship crown. Fernando Santos has one final game to test his players ahead of their opener against Hungary next Tuesday. The Selecao drew 0-0 against Spain in their last outing, but they will be targeting a victory to take momentum into the tournament, especially for their key men in the final third.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the friendly clash between Portugal and Israel at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
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