Bernardo Silva ruled out of Portugal’s Nations League match against Wales

Portugal captain Bernardo Silva will miss Tuesday’s Nations League meeting with Wales after being ruled out injured, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed that Silva had been removed from the squad after medical tests showed he was not fit to play in the team’s next match.

“Bernardo Silva underwent a medical assessment, and the federation’s medical and performance departments concluded that he was not fit,” the federation said in a statement. “As a result, he has been withdrawn from the training camp.”

No details have been provided about the nature of Silva’s injury or how long he is expected to be unavailable. He will return to Madrid to receive treatment from his club’s medical staff.

Silva came on as a substitute during Portugal’s 4-1 defeat by Denmark, replacing Bruno Fernandes in the 79th minute.

The Portugal captain scored his side’s only goal in stoppage time after playing for 11 minutes. The defeat was Portugal’s first in the Nations League.

Portugal will also be without Ruben Dias and Joao Palhinha for the match against Wales because both players are suspended.

Portugal face Wales on Tuesday 17 November in their final Nations League group-stage fixture.

Portugal have already secured their place in the quarter-finals, but need at least a draw against Wales to guarantee top spot in the group.