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Roberto Martinez speaks out on Joao Cancelo's Portugal availability amid reports Barcelona are aiming to 'rule out heart problem' for Man City loanee

Cancelo was a surprise absentee from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-robert-lewandowski-joao-felix/blt7afca04248f2ff01" target="_blank">Barcelona's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid</a> on Sunday in La Liga. The defender was left out of the squad as a "precaution" and on "medical advice", according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBRAC1/status/1770414920653316372" target="_blank">RAC1</a>. The report claims that Barca "want to rule out" the possibility of a heart condition as a relative of Cancelo's has been diagnosed with an issue. Martinez has now offered an update on Cancelo, who is part of his Portugal squad for friendlies over the international break.

WHAT HAPPENED?

He told a press conference: "We need to look natural.&nbsp;The noise is not a right noise.&nbsp;We are working, Cancelo is on the list for the second game, we are working on how to monitor the players as we do, we work with the club like Barcelona, but now there is no reason to be alert."

WHAT ROBERTO MARTINEZ SAID:

News of a potential heart condition is obviously of great concern and the hope will be that Cancelo is given the all clear as soon as possible. Martinez certainly seems to be optimistic that the defender, who is a key player for club and country, will be able to join up with the squad over the international break as he finalises preparations for Euro 2024.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-cristiano-ronaldo-has-been-left-out-of-portugal-squad-face-sweden/bltc75d4b73aa5e3f05" target="_blank">Cancelo has already been ruled out of Portugal's first friendly</a> against Sweden on Thursday along with a host of other stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Martinez is eager for his big names to gain some rest during what has been another busy season. Portugal's next fixture is against Slovenia on Tuesday, although it remains to be seen if the Manchester City loanee will feature.

WHAT NEXT FOR PORTUGAL & CANCELO

Roberto Martinez speaks out on Joao Cancelo's Portugal availability amid reports Barcelona are aiming to 'rule out heart problem' for Man City loanee | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has offered an update on Barcelona&apos;s Joao Cancelo amid reports he is undergoing checks on a potential heart condition.

Roberto Martinez speaks out on Joao Cancelo&apos;s Portugal availability amid reports Barcelona are aiming to &apos;rule out heart problem&apos; for Man City loanee