Torres hasn’t scored in the 2010 Finals so far and has looked far from fit. His place could be taken by David Silva if Spain coach Vincent Del Bosque reverts back to the 4-5-1 formation he used in Spain’s opening world cup match.

Rated doubtful is midfielder Xabi Alonso, who has an ankle problem. Javi Martinez is the man most likely to step in.

Definitely out, however, is centre back Raul Albiol who also has an ankle injury.

Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz will bring Deco back into the starting XI after the player recovered from a hip problem. He will replace Danny, who is out with a thigh strain.

Also out is Ruben Amorim who, like Danny, has a thigh injury.

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Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz has no new injury or suspension worries, although midfielder Deco is still sidelined with a hip problem.

After beating North Korea 7-0 last time out, Queiroz is unlikely to make any changes to his starting line-up, which means a front three of Ronaldo, Simao and Almeida.

Striker Liedson will be on the bench, while Tiago continues in place of Deco.

Brazil head coach Dunga will be forced to make a change, as playmaker Kaka was sent off against Ivory Coast. Nilmar is the most likely replacement, although Julio Baptista is also pushing for a start.

Forward Elano has a calf strain, but is expected to be fit enough to start against Portugal.

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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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The striker will play in a protective arm cast and is expected to partner Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou upfront.

Former Spurs midfielder Didier Zokora and Barcelona’s Yaya Toure are likely to anchor the midfield, with Arsenal duo Emmanuel Eboue and Kolo Toure also probable starters.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is without Man United’s Nani, who is out for the tournament and also has doubts about the fitness of winger Simao Sabrosa.

Playmaker Pepe has recently overcome a long standing knee injury but it is not certain that he will be risked from the start.

Upfront Liedson is set to be supported by Real Madrid man Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Queiroz originally named a 24 man provisional squad – Deportivo La Coruna defender Ze Castro is the man to miss out.

FINAL PORTUGAL WORLD CUP SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Eduardo (Braga), Daniel Fernandes (Iraklis), Beto (Porto).

Defenders: Miguel (Valencia), Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Bruno Alves (Porto), Rolando (Porto), Ricardo Costa (Lille), Duda (Malaga), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica).

Midfielders: Pedro Mendes (Sporting), Pepe (Real Madrid), Tiago (Atletico Madrid), Deco (Chelsea), Raul Meireles (Porto), Miguel Veloso (Sporting).

Forwards: Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid), Danny (Zenit St Petersburg), Liedson (Sporting), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Nani (Manchester United).

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