Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto out of the Portuguese national team due to injury.

FC Porto is experiencing a moment of uncertainty as one of its young prospects, Rodrigo Mora, has been officially ruled out of the national team due to a muscle injury. The revelation was made by the club itself, which announced the situation last Friday, leaving fans concerned about the progression of the talented midfielder.

According to the Dragons’ statement, the injury in question, located in the left thigh, prevents Rodrigo Mora from joining the Portuguese national team’s squad. This news comes after a performance in which the young player was substituted at halftime in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16 match against Stuttgart, where FC Porto triumphed 2-0. “Rodrigo Mora is dealing with a muscle injury that keeps him out of the national team’s call-up,” states the official announcement.

The situation is not isolated, as goalkeeper Diogo Costa also appears in the club’s medical report, having finished the match against Stuttgart with back pain, although he is expected to join the national team’s training camp next Monday. FC Porto resumed training on Friday morning, just a few hours after the victory in Europe, but the atmosphere of optimism was overshadowed by concerns over injuries.

The medical report from FC Porto is not limited to Mora and Costa. It also includes Nehuén Pérez, who is undergoing restricted training, as well as Luuk de Jong and Samu, both receiving treatment and working in the gym. The list of absences could have a significant impact on the team’s preparation for the upcoming match against SC Braga, a historic and always challenging rival.

The call-up from coach Roberto Martínez, announced hours before the statement from FC Porto, included Rodrigo Mora and Diogo Costa, both expected to contribute in the final preparation matches for the 2026 World Cup. However, with Mora’s absence confirmed, the coach will need to find alternatives for the young talent who was promising to be a key piece in his strategy.

The absence of Rodrigo Mora is a heavy blow not only for FC Porto but also for the national team, which relies on young talents to bolster its ambitions on the international stage. There is now anticipation surrounding the player’s recovery and his ability to return to the pitch, where he can showcase his full potential.