Spain and Portugal have doubts over key players ahead of Tuesday night’s World Cup second round clash.
Portugal’s Zenit St Petersburg winger Danny is set to miss the game with a bruised leg, an injury he picked up in Portugal’s final group match against Brazil.
Deco, who has missed Portugal’s last two matches, is set to start after recovering from a hip injury.
For Spain, Xabi Alonso is a doubt after spraining his ankle in the 2-1 victory over Chile.
Should the Real Madrid midfielder fail to prove his fitness, Athletic Bilbao’s Javi Martinez is set to win his fourth Spanish cap.
Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas is set to start on the bench, while Raul Albiol is a doubt for the rest of the tournament after damaging his fibula in training.
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