Bernardo Silva will miss Portugal's World Cup qualifying clash against Ireland this week due to an injury, as the national team have confirmed.
The midfielder, who is enjoying a superb season with Manchester City, was unable to take part in training with his international team-mates on Monday with muscle issues.
On Tuesday Silva was absent once again for their session - and boss Fernando Santos has now confirmed that his 'muscle complaints' have ruled him out.
However, he also insisted that Portugal are hopeful of being able to play Silva for their final qualifier against Serbia this weekend, in a major boost for City.
"I don't count on him," Santos said.
"He has muscle complaints. I don't think he has the conditions to go to this game. We think he will be okay for Serbia.
"He arrived tired, complaining, he has many games on him, and couldn't go to training.
"But he's recovering well and we hope and we believe he'll be able to play here with Serbia.
"He won't even travel with us, it doesn't make sense because we don't consider him to be at 100 percent.
"It wouldn't be the best conditions for the treatment he's undergoing, he'll stay here so that he can start to join the group."
Source -
Daily Mail
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