Portugal boss Roberto Martinez admits it will be difficult for Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti to force his way into his World Cup squad....but not impossible.
The Ibrox hitman was tipped for a call-up for Portugal's friendlies this month in Mexico against the hosts and the USA.
Martinez namechecked the £8 million former Everton star last month and stated he was one of their younger players who were being watched with a view to a call-up.
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But he was missing from Martinez's 27-man squad and was instead included in the Portugal Under 21s side, who face Scotland and Azerbaijan this month.
And, asked about Chermiti and also former Rangers loan striker Fabio Silva after announcing the squad, Martinez gave an honest reply.
He said: "The players I have previously mentioned who are not in the squad this time can still dream.
"Yes, it will be difficult for someone to get in now – but it's still possible."
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