GOOD AFTERNOON FROM BAKU
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2022 World Cup qualifier between Azerbaijan and Portugal at the Baku National Stadium.
Fernando Santos’ men are looking to seal qualification to the tournament’s finals in Qatar as soon as possible following a rather hapless Euro 2020 campaign.
Santos, though, will be without record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo, who made history last week against the Republic of Ireland by becoming the highest scorer in men’s international football when he surpassed Iran’s Ali Daei.
Ronaldo was shown a yellow card for removing his shirt while celebrating his second goal that gave the Portuguese national team the win and is thus suspended.
The Manchester United star signing’s absence could see Andre Silva hold his place up top after netting in the friendly win over Qatar.
Roma star Rui Patricio is set to be recalled between the sticks and pick up a record cap for his national team
Azerbaijan manager Gianni De Biasi, on the other hand, will be without Anton Kryvotsiuk, who also picked up his second booking, so Azar Salahly could take his place at left-back.
Other than that, the hosts have no fresh concerns heading to this difficult match against the former European champions
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