Andre Gomes out of Portugal squad
Andre Gomes will miss Portugal's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Switzerland because of a muscular injury, with Andre Andre called up in his place.
Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has withdrawn from Portugal's squad after suffering a muscle injury to his right leg during Friday's (AEST) 5-0 friendly win over Gibraltar.
Gomes will miss the European champion's opening 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Wednesday (AEST) as a result.
National team boss Fernando Santos has called Porto's Andre Andre into his squad as midfield cover.
Gomes joined Barca from Valencia during the close season and his injury is a further blow to the LaLiga champion, coming on the same day that Lionel Messi pulled out of Argentina's next qualifier in Venezuela with a groin problem.
In better news for coach Luis Enrique. Andres Iniesta posted a picture to his Twitter account on Saturday to show him closing in on a return to fitness from a knee injury suffered against Sevilla in the Supercopa de Espana.