The decision of Liverpool star Fabio Carvalho not to play for Portugal’s Under-21s has “surprised” one of his compatriots.
Carvalho has taken the decision not to represent his country at Under-21 level in their upcoming matches, despite being initially selected in their squad for friendly matches against the Czech Republic and Japan. The Portuguese Football Federation revealed on Tuesday morning the Liverpool playmaker, who was born in Portugal but has spent the last nine years in England, had informed them of his change of heart via text message.
A statement from the Portuguese FA said: “Fabio Carvalho informed the Portuguese Football Federation, through some SMS messages, that he does not intend to continue representing Portugal at Under-21 level. This decision by the player was communicated after the squad for the preparation games with the Czech Republic and Japan was known.”
