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Carlos Queiroz brings in one more than the 23 men he will name to the final squad at the end of the month, with central defender Pepe yet to play after a December knee injury.

  • Richard Farley

    Richard Farley

    Portugal Names Pepe, Carvalho to 24-Man Provisional Squad

    Carlos Queiroz appears to have his squad for South Africa set, with the only caveat being the healthy of two crucial central defenders.

    On Monday, the Portugal national team coach names his provisional World Cup roster, and while each nation is entitled to name up-to 30 players, the former Metro Stars coach has only named 24, one above the 23-man roster limit of the final World Cup squad, which must be named by June 1.

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