Portugal are sweating on the fitness of striker Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their crucial World Cup fixture with USA.
Ronaldo has struggled with a knee injury in Brazil, and reports emerged earlier this week that the Real Madrid attacker had been told to withdraw from the tournament.
Coach Paulo Bento, who saw his team thrashed by Germany on Monday, is already without the injured Fabio Coentrao as well as defensive teammate Pepe, who is suspended.
USA began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Ghana, and their win in Natal leaves the door open for them to potentially qualify for the last 16 with a positive result against Portugal.
Defender John Brooks could come into the side after scoring the winner on Monday night, but Jurgen Klinsmann's team have been hit by the news that striker Jozy Altidore will miss the match with a hamstring strain.
Recent form
USA: DWWWW
Portugal: WDWWL
Possible starting lineups
USA: Howard; Johnson, Cameron, Brooks, Beasley, Beckerman; Jones, Bradley, Bedoya, Dempsey; Johannsson
Portugal: Patricio; Almeida, Pereira, Pepe, Alves; Moutinho, Meireles, Veloso; Nani, Ronaldo, Almeida
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