Bernardo Silva made headlines in Lisbon and Porto.
Ronaldo was on leave from international duty for the Nations League games last September, October, and November.
Three years on from his Euro 2016 victory in Paris, the coach of the Selecao, Fernando Santos, finds himself in a privileged position.
Bernardo and Bruno Fernandes are stepping up.
The first whispers about a new Portuguese wunderkind started two years ago as Joao Felix inspired Benfica to the final of the UEFA Youth League.
Not exactly short of fresh talent, Portugal won the Under-17 Euros in 2016 and the Under-19 equivalent last summer.
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