Official | Monaco’s Nazinho receives maiden Portugal call-up

Official | Monaco’s Nazinho receives maiden Portugal call-up AS Monaco defender Nazinho (23) has received his first call-up to the Portugal national team. Nazinho joined the Principality club from partner club Cercle Brugge over the summer. He has quickly established himself as the first-choice pick at left-back ahead of Christian Mawissa. He also benefited from the departure of Caio Henrique earlier in the summer. The Brazilian has been the first choice over several seasons at the Stade Louis II. Nazinho notably netted at the Parc des Princes in a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the season. Whilst Les Monégasques have struggled in recent weeks and are on a five-game winless run in Ligue 1, Nazinho has remained prominent and has now been rewarded with his first call-up to the Portugal national team. Portugal, now without the emblematic Cristiano Ronaldo, will face Denmark and Wales in the upcoming international break. Both games are part of the nation’s UEFA Nations League campaign. GFFN | Luke Entwistle