Europa League debut: Alan Varela available, Martim eyes return | OneFootball

Without wasting any time and already with their eyes set on Thursday’s match against Salzburg in Austria, the FC Porto squad gathered on Saturday morning at Olival, with the medical report noting one more entry.

Alan Varela, who was substituted at halftime in Vila do Conde, underwent treatment due to a contusion on his right calf caused by an impact during the match against Rio Ave. However, as Francesco Farioli had already mentioned in the post-match press conference, the condition of the Argentine defensive midfielder does not raise major concerns, so the number 22 should be available for the Dragons’ Europa League debut, scheduled for Thursday.

Alberto Costa has progressed to light training, taking another step towards full recovery from the muscle problem that has affected him since the league break.

It is not certain that the right-back will recover in time to face Salzburg, but Farioli should be able to count on Martim Fernandes (integrated light training). Nehuén Pérez and Luuk de Jong, on the other hand, are confirmed absences. The blue and whites have Sunday off; the next training session is scheduled for Monday morning.

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