Manchester United’s Ronaldo, Fernandes and Dalot named in Portugal squad

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have been named in Portugal’s squad.

That means the United trio will be in contention to play for Portugal across June’s set of international fixtures. Portugal are set to play Spain, Switzerland and the Czech Republic in a few weeks’ time as their new Nations League campaign begins.

Ronaldo is United’s top goalscorer this season with 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions. Although Ronaldo endured a barren run across the festive period, only Mohamed Salah (22) and Son Heung-Min (21) have scored more Premier League goals than him this season. Fernandes has contributed a total of 10 goals and 14 assists this term and he’s also been named in the squad.

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Although Dalot was a surprise inclusion in Portugal’s squad at the European Championship, the full back has since established himself as an internal part of Fernando Santos’ plans and he’s made the squad again for the upcoming Nation League fixtures.

Dalot has replaced Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a first-team starter at United this season and he’s played over 2000 minutes. The Manchester Evening News revealed on Friday afternoon that Dalot has been told he is in Erik Ten Hag’s plans.

AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund attempted to sign Dalot last year and Atletico Madrid enquired about him this season.

Portugal’s first game of the June international fixtures is against Spain on Thursday, June 2.