Circati returns to Benfica after Australia form, Marco Silva expected to hand league start | OneFootball

Circati returns to Benfica after standout Australia displays and is expected to start in Liga Portugal against Vitória de Guimarães on 11 October.

According to Glorioso 1904, he impressed in the first meeting with Brazil, a 1-1 draw, then in Brisbane he struck a superb goal and added an assist in a 4-2 defeat.

The Australian international, who describes himself as attack-minded and versatile, is now heading back to Lisbon to resume work under Marco Silva.

Clément Lenglet will miss the next league match after his red card against Porto, so Circati is likely to partner Tomás Araújo in the heart of the defence.

He made his first Benfica start away to Milan at San Siro in a heavily rotated side and delivered a steady showing. At the Dragão he was summoned before the interval after Lenglet’s dismissal, taking on added responsibility in a demanding setting.

The Vitória fixture could be another chance to stake his claim, and it carries added significance. All four of his Benfica appearances so far have been away, at Aarhus, Marítimo, Milan and Porto, so he must wait nearly two months for a debut at Estádio da Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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