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Midfielder Deco is rated doubtful for Portugal, while North Korea are unlikely to make any changes from the side that performed so well against Brazil.

Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz may bring former Chelsea man Tiago into midfield to replace Deco, who has a hip problem.

Also set to start for Portugal is midfielder Simao, who was a substitute in Portugal’s opening match against Ivory Coast. Simao will replace Danny on the left side of midfield.

Eduardo will again start in goal after recovering from illness this week.

North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun has no injuries or suspensions to contend with and is expected to start with the same eleven that narrowly lost 2-1 to Brazil.

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