Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha will miss Portugal’s upcoming Nations League games against Poland and Croatia with a groin injury.

Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has been forced to withdraw from the Portugal squad ahead of the last two Nations League matches of the year due to injury, the Bundesliga club said. Palhinha is suffering from a groin problem and will return to Munich for further treatment,

Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has withdrawn from the Portuguese national team due a groin injury. Palhinha has been starting for Bayern Munich due to the broken collarbone suffered by Aleksandar Pavlović,

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Joao Palhinha has pulled out of Portugal's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Poland and Croatia. The defensive midfielder is suffering from a groin problem. He will now return to Munich for further treatment in the hope of being fit to face Augsburg after the international break.