OPINION
Everton must keep a close eye on three of Portugal’s star players in Wednesday’s Confederations Cup clash against Russia, as Ronald Koeman looks to make a third summer signing.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Russia in the second round of group stage matches, as the Euro 2016 winners remain in search of their first three points of the competition.
Portugal will be desperate to win their encounter against Russia, after drawing their opening match against Mexico which leaves them two points behind Wednesday’s opponents.
With players fully aware that scouts will be watching on ahead of a busy summer transfer window, some of Portugal’s stars will be eager to impress and Everton should be keeping close tabs.
This Is Futbol analyses three of Portugal’s squad that started against Mexico and are likely to feature when facing Russia that could hold the key to pushing the Toffees into the top six of the Premier League.
Here are those three players, including a former Chelsea attacker: