LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo was included in the Portugal squad on Thursday for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and Spain.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he is not worried with Ronaldo not playing much at Manchester United this season.

João Félix, Diogo Jota, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes also were included in the 26-player list, along with defenders João Cançelo, Pepe and newcomer Tiago Djaló.

Out because of injuries were Otávio and Renato Sanches. Santos also left out André Silva, Gonçalo Guedes and João Moutinho, Portugal’s player with the second-most appearances with the national team behind Ronaldo.

Portugal will play at the Czech Republic on Sept. 24 and then will host Spain three days later.

Portugal, winner of the inaugural edition of the Nation League in 2019, trails Spain by one point in Group 2 of League A. The team is three points ahead of the Czech Republic. — Agencies