Nuno Tavares has withdrawn from Portugal's Nations League squad after suffering a muscular injury during Lazio's match against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday.
Portugal squad withdrawal
According to Sky Sport Italia, Lazio's medical staff require further tests to establish the extent of the damage, but it is already enough to rule Tavares out of international duty with Portugal.
Injury during the match
Tavares started the match and was replaced at half-time due to a muscular problem.
Serie A appearances this season
The defender has played in all 11 Serie A games for leaders Lazio this season, contributing a goal and four assists.
Portugal and injury history
The 26-year-old has five senior caps for Portugal since making his debut in November 2024, with his most recent cap coming on October 4, 2026. His career has been beset by repeated injury problems, most of them muscular, going back to his time at Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Olympique Marseille.
