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Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has added Malaga striker Edinho to the squad for the World Cup Group One qualifiers at home to Hungary on October 10 and Malta four days later.

The Portuguese Football Federation said in a statement on its website that several players were injured.

Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes has also been added to the squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who sprained an ankle playing for Real Madrid in the Champions League last week, should be fit for the match against Hungary.

Midfielders Tiago, Nuno Assis, Duda and Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa are hoping to shake off knocks in time for the qualifiers.

Portugal, third in Group One, must win both matches and hope Sweden drop points to reach the play-offs.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Beto (Porto), Eduardo (Braga), Rui Patricio (Sporting).

Defenders: Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea), Bruno Alves (Porto), Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Cesar Peixoto (Benfica), Pepe (Real Madrid), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Rolando (Porto).

Midfielders: Deco (Chelsea), Duda (Malaga), Joao Moutinho (Sporting), Miguel Veloso (Sporting), Raul Meireles (Porto), Tiago (Juventus), Nuno Assis (Vitoria Guimaraes), Pedro Mendes (Glasgow Rangers).

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Liedson (Sporting), Nani (Manchester United), Nuno Gomes (Benfica), Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid), Edinho (Malaga).

Reuters