FC Porto midfielder Ruben Micael earned his first call-up to the Portugal squad for friendlies against Chile and Finland.
Micael has 10 goals for the runaway Portuguese league leader this season.
Coach Paulo Bento said on Friday he wants ''to try out some new tactics and give an opportunity for players to show what they can do for the national team.''
Bento also recalled Real Madrid defender Pepe, Porto's Ronaldo and Silvestre Varela, and Braga defender Silvio.
Portugal plays Chile on March 29 and Finland three days later.
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Squad:
Goalkeepers: Eduardo (Genoa), Rui Patricio (Sporting Lisbon), Ventura (Portimonense).
Defenders: Joao Pereira (Sporting Lisbon), Rolando (Porto), Ricardo Carvalho (Real Madrid), Bruno Alves (Zenit St. Petersburg), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica), Pepe (Real Madrid), Silvio (Braga).
Midfielders: Paulo Machado (Toulouse), Carlos Martins (Benfica), Joao Moutinho (Porto), Miguel Veloso (Genoa), Raul Meireles (Liverpool), Ruben Micael (Porto).
Strikers: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Danny (Zenit St. Petersburg), Helder Postiga (Sporting Lisbon), Hugo Almeida (Besiktas), Nani (Manchester United), Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas), Silvestre Varela (Porto).
