Portugal to host Norway in UEFA Nations League at Estádio do Dragão on 5 October
Portugal will host Norway at Estádio do Dragão in Porto in a UEFA Nations League match on Monday, 5 October at 12:15 am IST. The Portugal camp is in discussion after captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad following issues with newly appointed head coach Jorge Jesus.
Jorge Jesus is the newly appointed head coach and, according to the Portugal camp, has overseen a run of good results; the manager is described as confident of securing another positive outcome. Portugal defeated Norway a few days ago and will seek to complete a double over the Vikings. The home side are said to have a strong record against Norway, adding to their confidence ahead of the fixture. Fans, the preview notes, can expect top-quality football between the two sides.
Norway are reported to have performed really well at the World Cup and aim to replicate that showing in the Nations League. The preview describes their recent performances as somewhat inconsistent but capable of improvement. Norway are competing in League A of the Nations League for the first time and, the report states, have not been disappointing so far.
Form listings supplied in the preview show Portugal (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-L-W, while Norway (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L-W-L. These sequences are presented as the sides’ recent results across competitions.
Ramos is set to carry a significant attacking responsibility for Portugal, playing as a striker in place of the departed Ronaldo; the preview says Jorge Jesus trusts him fully and that Ramos will be confident. The article states Ramos left PSG this summer to join AC Milan. It adds: "If he does well in these upcoming international games, he will definitely secure his place as a striker for the future."
The preview highlights Erling Haaland for Norway, saying he is in great form and hungry to score more for his national team. It records his current international tally as: "So far, he has played 57 international games, in which he has scored 65 goals." The report also notes Norway lost to Portugal a few days ago and that Haaland will be eager to take revenge.
The article reports Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal team camp due to a rift with Jorge Jesus and states the remainder of the Portugal squad are fully fit with no injury concerns. It likewise says Norway will have a fully fit squad with no injury or suspension concerns. Provided lineups in the preview are: Portugal — Costa (GK); Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Fernandes; Neves, Felix, Ramos; Neto. Norway — Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Lysaker, Aursnes; Odegaard, Berge. Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Schjelderup.
The match is scheduled to take place at Estádio do Dragão in Porto on Monday, 5 October at 12:15 am IST. India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network. By tuning into the SonyLIV app and website, fans can watch live streaming of all the matches.