Portugal v Albania: Ronaldo absent but Nani has no fears

Portugal are missing Cristiano Ronaldo but Nani is sure the rest of the squad can step up in their Euro 2016 qualifying opener with Albania.

Real Madrid talisman Ronaldo was a surprise omission from Paulo Bento s 24-man party for the Group I clash at the Estadio Municipal de Aveiro on Sunday.

The 29-year-old forward struggled with knee and thigh injuries during Portugal s World Cup campaign but had been involved during the start of Real s season at the time Bento named his squad on August 29.

However, Bento opted to leave the former Manchester United man out of his squad, stating that he was not physically ready to play, a decision that appears vindicated as Ronaldo missed the European champions trip to Real Sociedad last Sunday with a knee complaint.

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