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Pepe back in training with Portugal squad ahead of Euro 2016 final

Saturday, July 09, 2016 Source: ESPN


Pepe returned to Portugal training on Saturday.

Portugal defender Pepe has returned to full training and is likely to be ready for the Euro 2016 final against France on Sunday.

Real Madrid star Pepe missed Wednesday's 2-0 semifinal victory over after suffering a thigh injury in the quarterfinal win over Poland.

He trained alone on Thursday and Friday, but was back in training with the rest of the squad on Saturday.

The BIG news out of the #POR camp this morning - all 23 players training as normal. Pepe included. #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/gdiBKZtakW

- Joseph Walker (@UEFAcomJoeW) 9 July 2016

The centre-back has been in excellent form in France, playing a key part in Portugal's Euro 2016 campaign.

They go into Sunday's final looking to win their first ever major trophy against host nation France.

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