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The last warm-up match for the Portugal national team before the European Championship will be against Lithuania tomorrow, but the team's coach is not willing to risk his players, and should give some substitutes the final chance to earn a place in the starting lineup.
"We will not take any risks. Pauleta should not play, as he had a tough season in France. We have already seen some examples in other teams that took risks and lost players approaching the final tournament. I will not allow those in poor physical condition to play against Lithuania." - said Luis Felipe Scolari.
Rui Jorge returned to the team, having cleared himself from suspicion of doping. He should take a defensive position on the left, as he will not be playing in this match due to a tendon strain. In the right defense will be , while Fernando Couto and Jorge Andrade will be in the center.
There should be five players in the safety line. Petit and Costinha will take defensive positions, with Figo and Simao attacking on the wings. In the creator position, the coach will have to choose between Rui Costa and Deco. The latter was voted the best player in the Champions League final this year, but I think he will remain on the bench: "I don't know what the coach is thinking, but from what I've seen, the first choice will probably be Rui Costa. I don't think we are incompatible, we will see. When I played alongside him, I felt good."
Meanwhile, in attack, Nuno Gomes will most likely play. He will replace Pauleta, who, as mentioned by Scolari, will be given a rest. From the bench, or may come in to play.
