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How Kika Nazareth's Barcelona connections can help Portugal take a shot at history

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Nazareth has been in the ears of her Barcelona teammates all week .

The 22-year-old was expected to be out for four months after undergoing surgery on her ankle.

Nazareth carried the ball 38 times, three more times than anyone else on the pitch, but more importantly she clocked up 254 metres in doing so.

Portugal need to beat Belgium to reach a first -ever Women's European Championship quarterfinal .

"It's hard to be away from what we love most," Nazareth said after the Italy game. "I don't know if I always believed I would be here or if I am still processing that fact. There are so many emotions. I'm very happy to be back doing what gives me the most pleasure in life." Afterwards, she picked up her phone and started asking for favors. But while Nazareth might be calling up her Barça teammates, Portugal will be calling on their mercurial midfielder to do the business in Sion on Friday ..

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