Bruno Lage could lose Benfica player as transfer window closes | OneFootball

Trying to finalize Benfica's squad, with less than 48 hours before the market closes, Bruno Lage risks losing one of his most utilized players. In this Exclusive Glorioso 1904, our Newspaper reports that the Clube da Luz is considering the possibility of letting Leandro Barreiro leave during this transfer window.

Our Newspaper has learned, through a close source, that the Luxembourg international risks losing his place in Bruno Lage's squad. One of the factors is related to the imminent arrival of Georgiy Sudakov, who will be a reinforcement for the eagles. Given this situation, the number 18 would have even less playing time.

Thus, according to Glorioso 1904, Benfica is considering his departure, however, our Newspaper knows that the eagles have not yet decided if Leandro Barreiro will leave Estádio da Luz permanently or on loan. However, the versatile midfielder, who can play in different areas of the midfield, faces strong competition for a spot in the starting eleven.

Our Newspaper knows that, with the possible signing of Carlos Álvarez, a target Benfica is monitoring, it would further complicate the Luxembourg player's situation at Clube da Luz. As it would 'force' Fredrik Aursnes to move down the field, since the Norwegian has been adapted by Bruno Lage to right-winger since the start of this season.

Signed last season on a free transfer, Leandro Barreiro has always been a player who earned opportunities and trust from Bruno Lage. In the current season, the number 18 - valued at 15 million euros - has so far played 7 official matches: four in the Champions League qualifiers, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Super Cup. In the 249 minutes he was on the field, he made one assist.

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