Armenian Match Star Striker Absent from Squad Against Portugal
In a significant change to the Hungarian national football team, star striker Varga Barnabás will not participate in the important World Cup qualifier against Portugal. His absence, due to suspension, prompted head coach Marco Rossi to make essential adjustments to the squad.
Hungarian Squad Update for Portugal Match
The Hungarian national team, preparing for the World Cup qualifiers, faced challenges with player availability. The match against Portugal is scheduled for Tuesday at 20:45.
Key Player Absences
- Varga Barnabás: Star striker, suspended.
- Nagy Zsolt: Unavailable due to illness.
- Balogh Botond: Not on the bench for this match.
- Tóth Barna: Also excluded from the squad.
Despite the absence of these key players, Rossi has included Csongvai Áron in the squad, who was the only non-compulsory player missing in the previous match. His return is a strategic move to strengthen the team’s attacking options.
Recent Performance and Future Matches
Hungary achieved a 2-0 victory against Armenia in their last qualifier, marking their first win of the qualifying campaign. The goals contributed to a crucial point tally, improving their rank in Group F.
The group standings as of now are:
| Team | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Hungary | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Armenia | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Ireland | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Following the match against Portugal, Hungary will face Armenia again on November 13 and will take on Ireland on November 16. These upcoming matches are vital for team momentum and qualification hopes.
Fans can expect live coverage and post-match analysis for the upcoming match against Portugal at Emegypt.
