Coentrao will miss the match with Norway © EuroFootball.com

One of the main defenders of the Portuguese national team, Coentrao, will have to miss the qualifying match for the 2012 European Championship against Norway due to injury.

The 22-year-old footballer got injured somewhat unexpectedly in the 4-4 draw in the first match at home against Cyprus.

Coentrao has successfully represented the national team in world championships and has become one of the team's leaders.