Source: SKY_Sports
Queiroz calls on Deco
Chelsea midfielder Deco has been included in Carlos Queiroz's Portugal squad despite carrying an injury.[LNB] The Blues star suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem against Manchester City last Sunday and was expected to be sidelined for some time.[LNB]However, he has been included in the Portugal party for a 2010 World Cup qualifier against Sweden on 28th March and a friendly against South Africa on 31st March.[LNB]Former Manchester United assistant coach Queiroz has also handed a first call-up to Leixoes keeper Beto.[LNB]Atletico Madrid winger Simao and Deco's Stamford Bridge team-mate Ricardo Carvalho return to the fold after injury.[LNB]The Portuguese Football Federation have also revealed that an 'extra player' will be added to the squad following the weekend round of domestic action.[LNB]Portugal squad in full for World Cup qualifier against Sweden and friendly against South Africa:[LNB]Goalkeepers: Daniel Fernandes (Bochum/GER), Eduardo (Braga), Beto (Leixoes)[LNB]Defenders: Bruno Alves (Porto), Goncalo Brandao (Siena), Pepe (Real Madrid), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Nelson (Real Betis), Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea), Rolando (Porto)[LNB]Midfielders: Deco (Chelsea), Joao Moutinho (Sporting Lisbon), Maniche (Atletico Madrid), Raul Meireles (Porto), Duda (Malaga/ESP), Tiago (Juventus)[LNB]Forwards: Danny (Zenit St Petersburg), Simao (Atletico Madrid), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen), Nani (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)[LNB]
