Palhinha was called up for the Portuguese national team but Marco Silva, the national team coach, does not guarantee that the 31-year-old player will have minutes in this call-up. The midfielder's situation raises questions about his role in the Portuguese team.
The player is returning to Portugal four years after leaving Sporting. His transfer to English side Fulham happened precisely for 25 million euros, a significant value that reflects the player's importance in the market.
Interestingly, Palhinha worked with Marco Silva precisely at Fulham, which creates an interesting dynamic between the two. This joint history may influence the coach's decision regarding the player's usage during this international break window.
