Nottingham Forest have been handed a fitness concern after defender Neco Williams limped off during Wales' 3-1 Nations League defeat to Norway on Saturday.
The full-back was withdrawn in the 72nd minute after appearing to hurt his right leg following a shot.
His condition is now a concern for Forest manager Oliver Glasner ahead of next Saturday's Premier League trip to Bournemouth.
Wales have not confirmed the nature or severity of the problem.
Neco Williams limps off during Wales defeat
Williams started for Wales in Oslo but struggled with discomfort during the second half.
According to reports from the match, the 25-year-old appeared to experience problems with his right leg before landing awkwardly after attempting a shot.
He subsequently limped off, raising concerns about his availability for club and country.
The Football Association of Wales confirmed in its match report that Williams left the pitch shortly after his effort on goal.
Norway secured a 3-1 victory through goals from Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup and Erling Haaland, with David Brooks scoring Wales' consolation.
Craig Bellamy's side face Portugal in Cardiff on Tuesday, although Williams' involvement remains uncertain.
There has been no confirmed diagnosis or indication of how long he might be unavailable.
Forest monitoring Williams and Ndoye ahead of Bournemouth
Williams' withdrawal comes during an international break that has also seen Forest winger Dan Ndoye return early from Switzerland duty.
However, the circumstances surrounding the two players are different.
The Swiss Football Association confirmed that Ndoye's departure was agreed with Forest as part of a workload management plan.
Switzerland did not announce a new injury, and the winger will miss Monday's Nations League meeting with Scotland.
Williams, meanwhile, left the pitch after experiencing apparent physical discomfort, making further medical assessment important.
Forest are scheduled to visit Bournemouth on Saturday, 21 November, as Premier League football resumes.
Glasner will hope to have both players available, but neither player's selection for that fixture has been confirmed.
For now, Williams remains a fitness concern rather than a confirmed absentee.
Key Points
- Williams limped off in the 72nd minute of Wales' 3-1 defeat to Norway.
- Wales have not confirmed the defender's diagnosis or recovery timeline.
- Ndoye returned early from Switzerland duty for workload management, with Forest facing Bournemouth next Saturday.
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