Portuguese national team coach Antonio Oliveira recalled Liverpool defender Abel Xavier and Spanish club Tenerife’s Bino for the match with Finland March 27. The only new player in the squad is goalie Nelson Pereira of Sporting. Back in the team after missing February’s 1-1 tie with Spain with injuries are AC Milan star Rui Costa and midfield partner Armando Petit. Veterans in jeopardy of missing out on the World Cup are goalkeepers Quim (suspended for drug use), Vitor Baia (injured), midfielder Paulo Sousa (injured) and striker Sa Pinto (injured).
