Nuno Mendes suffers injury

Nuno Mendes was subbed off after 55 minutes in Portugal's World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain on Monday.

He suffered an injury early in the second half.

Mendes appeared to strain a muscle as he slid to block a pass.

His face showed he knew something was wrong.

The trainers checked on him, and he limped off on his own power.

Nelson Semedo came on to replace Mendes.

Lamine Yamal may have an easier time now.

The match could be decided by how Portugal adjusts to Mendes' absence.

Mendes' injury will be a concern for Portugal's upcoming matches.

The team's ability to adapt without him will be key.

Portugal's World Cup hopes may depend on it.

The injury occurred on Monday, and its impact will be felt in the coming days.

Nuno Mendes' status for the next match is uncertain.

The Portugal team will have to adjust quickly to his potential absence.

The World Cup is a challenging tournament, and injuries can be costly.

Nuno Mendes' injury is a significant blow to Portugal's chances.

The team will have to find a way to overcome it if they want to advance.

The match against Spain was intense, and the injury added to the drama.

Nuno Mendes' health will be closely watched in the coming days.

The Portugal team is hoping for a quick recovery.

But for now, they have to focus on the next match without him.