Injured PSG midfielder João Neves ruled out of Portugal's World Cup clash against Ireland

JOA-OUT: Portugal have lost João Neves for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Ireland. Pic: KERSTIN JOENSSON/AFP via Getty Images.

Portugal have lost João Neves, one half of their Paris Saint-Germain Champions League winning partnership, for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Ireland at José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon (7.45pm).

Roberto Martinez has drafted in Lazio’s left-sided defender Nuno Tavares as a replacement.