Farioli confirms major Porto absence for Casa Pia as Benfica test nears | OneFootball

Porto will be without Victor Froholdt for Saturday’s trip to Casa Pia, matchday six of the Liga in Rio Maior at 18:00. According to Glorioso 1904, the midfielder is still recovering from the concussion he suffered against Moreirense.

He was carried off on a stretcher in that game after a blow to the face, and he also missed the home fixture with Manchester City.

Froholdt returned to work at Olival on Thursday in a conditioned session after his lay-off.

His absence is notable for Porto, as the former Copenhagen player has been a key figure since arriving last summer, central to the midfield’s balance.

The situation comes on the eve of a meeting with Benfica, so his recovery will be one to watch in the coming days. Benfica, meanwhile, have near a full squad after Fredrik Aursnes resumed training on Wednesday following a right foot injury, and he is available to Marco Silva. Jaden Umeh remains the only absentee as he continues to recover from a thigh muscle problem.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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