Manu Silva sees hope at Benfica, but not everything is rosy | OneFootball

Manu Silva may finally return to the pitch. The midfielder from Clube da Luz is in the final phase of recovering from the injury he suffered to his left knee, and the match against Atlético, for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, could mark the return to action of the 24-year-old player for the Reds.

Manu Silva's presence in Atlético – Benfica is still not a given, quite the opposite. The sports daily reports that if the match were today (Thursday), the defensive midfielder would not play in the Portuguese Cup encounter.

José Mourinho's idea is to give the Benfica midfielder a few minutes, helping in the recovery process so that, in the near future, the player can become a key reinforcement for the rest of the season.

Manu Silva joined Benfica in the 2024 winter transfer window, coming from Vitória de Guimarães for 12 million euros, with the Minho club retaining 20% of a future capital gain. His adventure with the Reds started well, but the injury to his left knee halted his progress.

valued at 10 million euros - left an excellent impression on Benfica fans. In the 136 minutes he was on the pitch, against Casa Pia, Estrela da Amadora, and Moreirense, the midfielder managed to provide an assist.

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