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Man United's Diogo Dalot is released from Portugal's squad, citing 'personal reasons', with his fiancee heavily pregnant with their first child

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has dropped out of Portugal's squad ahead of the international break, citing 'personal reasons'.

The full back was called up by boss Roberto Martinez ahead of his side's upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Poland.

Dalot was widely expected to start both matches off the back of a strong start to the season at club level, having played 16 times in all competitions to date.

But he will play no part in either fixture after quitting his country's training camp.

The 24-year-old is expecting his first child with his fiancee, Claudia Lopes, though this has not been officially confirmed as the reason behind his absence.