Ahead of the Clássico, Trubin's doctor reveals reaction to Benfica axe | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin returned to Benfica’s goal for the first time since July and responded in the best possible way. The Ukrainian goalkeeper started in the 2-0 win over Milan at San Siro and delivered a solid performance, contributing to the Eagles’ European triumph.

The Ukrainian international’s display earned a special message from Patrícia Rodrigues, the sports optometrist who works with the player. On social media, she highlighted the work Trubin put in during the period when he was out of the starting line-up.

“Weeks of working in silence. Waking up earlier. Training more. Repeating one more time. Working on every detail, every decision, every perception. Because being better is a decision!” she wrote. Patrícia Rodrigues also felt that the return against Milan was not just another opportunity, but Trubin’s moment to show the result of all the work he had done.

“When the coach trusted you again, it was no longer an opportunity, it was your moment. Trubin saw. Trubin anticipated. Trubin decided. Trubin acted. Trubin did not hesitate. Up to the trust placed in him. Up to the moment. Up to Trubin’s level,” the post reads. The message ended with a phrase that sums up the goalkeeper’s recent journey: “Because those who work when no one is watching are ready when everyone is looking. You were immense.”

Trubin had lost his starting spot to Samuel Soares and had not played since July. His return at San Siro therefore comes at an important moment for the player and leaves Marco Silva with a decision to make before the visit to the Estádio do Dragão.

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