Portugal National team coach Paulo Bento released a list of 23 for the team’s upcoming Euro 2012 Qualifying matches. With Fabio Coentrao, Pepe, and Hugo Almeida all out injured, many wondered who the coach would call up in place. Sereno, Ricardo Costa, and Ricardo Quaresma all earned the call. Some surprise exclusions are Quim, who has been in good form for a winning Braga team, and Bosingwa, who has earned a starting spot at Chelsea with his eye-catching displays. Here’s the full list:

Goalkeepers: Eduardo, Beto,  Rui Patrício
Defenders: Bruno Alves, Eliseu, Sereno, João Pereira, Ricardo Costa, Rolando, Sílvio
Midfielders: Carlos Martins, João Moutinho, Miguel Veloso, Paulo Machado, Raul Meireles, Rúben Amorim, Rúben Micael
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Danny, Hélder Postiga, Nani, Nuno Gomes, Ricardo Quaresma

Probable starting lineup:

Rui Patricio

Joao Pereira-Bruno Alves-Rolando-Silvio

Raul Meireles-Joao Moutinho-Ruben Micael

Ronaldo-Helder Postiga-Nani